CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,297 km
7,020 miles
CYW
Celaya
Mexico
Distance
11,297 km
7,020 mi / 6,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC CYW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
IATA Code CHC CYW
ICAO Code NZCH MMCY
City Christchurch Celaya
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 123 ft 5,709 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 20.550000, -100.890000

Christchurch (CHC) to Celaya (CYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico is 11,297 kilometers (7,020 miles / 6,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:07 in Christchurch, it's 15:07 in Celaya. With a 19-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 5,586 feet between the two airports. Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Celaya (CYW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 228° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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