CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,094 km
6,893 miles
RIM
Rodriguez de Mendoza
Peru
Distance
11,094 km
6,893 mi / 5,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC RIM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport San Nicolas Airport
IATA Code CHC RIM
ICAO Code NZCH SPLN
City Christchurch Rodriguez de Mendoza
Country New Zealand Peru
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Lima
Elevation 123 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -6.390000, -77.500000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to San Nicolas Airport (RIM) in Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru is 11,094 kilometers (6,893 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Peru. 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 21:55 in Christchurch, it's 03:55 in Rodriguez de Mendoza. With a 18-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 4,959 feet between the two airports. San Nicolas Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) 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 San Nicolas Airport (RIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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