CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,385 km
5,832 miles
SSD
San Felipe
Chile
Distance
9,385 km
5,832 mi / 5,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SSD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Victor Lafon Airport
IATA Code CHC SSD
ICAO Code NZCH SCSF
City Christchurch San Felipe
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 123 ft 2,188 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -32.750000, -70.700000

Christchurch (CHC) to San Felipe (SSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) in San Felipe, Chile is 9,385 kilometers (5,832 miles / 5,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 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 06:18 in Christchurch, it's 14:18 in San Felipe. 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 2,065 feet between the two airports. Victor Lafon Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from San Felipe (SSD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 221° (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 Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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