CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,893 km
5,526 miles
LSQ
Los Angeles
Chile
Distance
8,893 km
5,526 mi / 4,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC LSQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Maria Dolores Airport
IATA Code CHC LSQ
ICAO Code NZCH SCGE
City Christchurch Los Angeles
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 123 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -37.400000, -72.430000

Christchurch (CHC) to Los Angeles (LSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) in Los Angeles, Chile is 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles / 4,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 00:18 in Christchurch, it's 08:18 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LSQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 222° (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 Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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