CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
7,793 km
4,843 miles
SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
Distance
7,793 km
4,843 mi / 4,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
145°
southeast

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CHC SMB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Franco Bianco Airport
IATA Code CHC SMB
ICAO Code NZCH SCSB
City Christchurch Cerro Sombrero
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 123 ft 104 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -52.740000, -69.330000

Christchurch (CHC) to Cerro Sombrero (SMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile is 7,793 kilometers (4,843 miles / 4,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 00:22 in Christchurch, it's 08:22 in Cerro Sombrero. 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 Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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