CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,238 km
5,119 miles
GXQ
Coyhaique
Chile
Distance
8,238 km
5,119 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
139°
southeast

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CHC GXQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Teniente Vidal Airport
IATA Code CHC GXQ
ICAO Code NZCH SCCY
City Christchurch Coyhaique
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 123 ft 1,020 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -45.590000, -72.110000

Christchurch (CHC) to Coyhaique (GXQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ) in Coyhaique, Chile is 8,238 kilometers (5,119 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Chile. 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 01:25 in Christchurch, it's 09:25 in Coyhaique. 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 Coyhaique (GXQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (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 Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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