CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,322 km
5,171 miles
LHS
Las Heras
Argentina
Distance
8,322 km
5,171 mi / 4,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC LHS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Las Heras Airport
IATA Code CHC LHS
ICAO Code NZCH SAVH
City Christchurch Las Heras
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 123 ft 1,082 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -46.540000, -68.970000

Christchurch (CHC) to Las Heras (LHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Las Heras Airport (LHS) in Las Heras, Argentina is 8,322 kilometers (5,171 miles / 4,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 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 05:15 in Christchurch, it's 13:15 in Las Heras. 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 Las Heras (LHS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 221° (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 Las Heras Airport (LHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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