CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,985 km
5,583 miles
YAI
Chillan
Chile
Distance
8,985 km
5,583 mi / 4,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
133°
southeast

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CHC YAI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport
IATA Code CHC YAI
ICAO Code NZCH SCCH
City Christchurch Chillan
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 123 ft 495 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -36.580000, -72.030000

Christchurch (CHC) to Chillan (YAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) in Chillan, Chile is 8,985 kilometers (5,583 miles / 4,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 09:35 in Christchurch, it's 17:35 in Chillan. 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 Chillan (YAI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 222° (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 Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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