CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,160 km
6,935 miles
PJC
Pedro Juan Caballero
Paraguay
Distance
11,160 km
6,935 mi / 6,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PJC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport
IATA Code CHC PJC
ICAO Code NZCH SGPJ
City Christchurch Pedro Juan Caballero
Country New Zealand Paraguay
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Asuncion
Elevation 123 ft 1,873 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -22.640000, -55.830000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport (PJC) in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay is 11,160 kilometers (6,935 miles / 6,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Paraguay. 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 04:01 in Christchurch, it's 12:01 in Pedro Juan Caballero. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,750 feet between the two airports. Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport (PJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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