CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,746 km
8,542 miles
PUJ
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Distance
13,746 km
8,542 mi / 7,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC PUJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Punta Cana International Airport
IATA Code CHC PUJ
ICAO Code NZCH MDPC
City Christchurch Punta Cana
Country New Zealand Dominican Republic
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 123 ft 47 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 18.570000, -68.360000

Christchurch (CHC) to Punta Cana (PUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 13,746 kilometers (8,542 miles / 7,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Dominican Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:11 in Christchurch, it's 13:11 in Punta Cana. 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 Punta Cana (PUJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 230° (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 Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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