CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,955 km
8,050 miles
LPJ
Guayabal
Venezuela
Distance
12,955 km
8,050 mi / 6,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC LPJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Armando Schwarck Airport
IATA Code CHC LPJ
ICAO Code NZCH SVAS
City Christchurch Guayabal
Country New Zealand Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Caracas
Elevation 123 ft 266 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 6.580000, -66.820000

Christchurch (CHC) to Guayabal (LPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Armando Schwarck Airport (LPJ) in Guayabal, Venezuela is 12,955 kilometers (8,050 miles / 6,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Venezuela. 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 15:52 in Christchurch, it's 22:52 in Guayabal. With a 17-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 Guayabal (LPJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Armando Schwarck Airport (LPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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