# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Tinson Pen (KTP)

> 13,023 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,023 km / 8,092 mi / 7,032 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 90° (east)
- **Return heading**: 230° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Jamaica
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -17h (When it's 03:37 in Christchurch, it's 10:37 in Tinson Pen)
- **Elevation difference**: 107 ft (KTP is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Tinson Pen Airport (KTP)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ktp-tinson-pen-tinson-pen-airport/1ef266df-6031-6fda-923c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tinson Pen, Jamaica
- ICAO: MKTP
- Timezone: America/Jamaica
- Coordinates: 17.990000, -76.820000
- Elevation: 16 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:37 in Christchurch, it's 10:37 in Tinson Pen.
With a 17-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tinson Pen Airport (KTP)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ktp-tinson-pen-tinson-pen-airport/1ef266df-6031-6fda-923c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)