CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
9,614 km
5,974 miles
VME
Villa Reynolds
Argentina
Distance
9,614 km
5,974 mi / 5,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC VME
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Villa Reynolds Airport
IATA Code CHC VME
ICAO Code NZCH SAOR
City Christchurch Villa Reynolds
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/San_Luis
Elevation 123 ft 1,591 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -33.730000, -65.390000

Christchurch (CHC) to Villa Reynolds (VME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Villa Reynolds Airport (VME) in Villa Reynolds, Argentina is 9,614 kilometers (5,974 miles / 5,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Argentina. 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 01:55 in Christchurch, it's 09:55 in Villa Reynolds. 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 1,468 feet between the two airports. Villa Reynolds Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Villa Reynolds (VME) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 218° (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 Villa Reynolds Airport (VME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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