CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,696 km
6,646 miles
FMA
Formosa
Argentina
Distance
10,696 km
6,646 mi / 5,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC FMA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Formosa Airport
IATA Code CHC FMA
ICAO Code NZCH SARF
City Christchurch Formosa
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 123 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -26.210000, -58.230000

Christchurch (CHC) to Formosa (FMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Formosa Airport (FMA) in Formosa, Argentina is 10,696 kilometers (6,646 miles / 5,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:58 in Christchurch, it's 13:58 in Formosa. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Formosa (FMA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 214° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Formosa Airport (FMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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