CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,110 km
5,661 miles
TLX
Talca
Chile
Distance
9,110 km
5,661 mi / 4,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
132°
southeast

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CHC TLX
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Panguilemo Airport
IATA Code CHC TLX
ICAO Code NZCH SCTL
City Christchurch Talca
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 123 ft 371 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -35.380000, -71.600000

Christchurch (CHC) to Talca (TLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Panguilemo Airport (TLX) in Talca, Chile is 9,110 kilometers (5,661 miles / 4,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 07:03 in Christchurch, it's 15:03 in Talca. 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 Talca (TLX) 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 Panguilemo Airport (TLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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