CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,532 km
5,923 miles
GPO
General Pico
Argentina
Distance
9,532 km
5,923 mi / 5,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC GPO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport General Pico Airport
IATA Code CHC GPO
ICAO Code NZCH SAZG
City Christchurch General Pico
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 123 ft 459 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -35.700000, -63.760000

Christchurch (CHC) to General Pico (GPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to General Pico Airport (GPO) in General Pico, Argentina is 9,532 kilometers (5,923 miles / 5,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 15:47 in Christchurch, it's 23:47 in General Pico. 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 General Pico (GPO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 217° (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 General Pico Airport (GPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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