CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,179 km
7,568 miles
GJA
Guanaja
Honduras
Distance
12,179 km
7,568 mi / 6,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC GJA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport La Laguna Airport
IATA Code CHC GJA
ICAO Code NZCH MHNJ
City Christchurch Guanaja
Country New Zealand Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 123 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 16.450000, -85.910000

Christchurch (CHC) to Guanaja (GJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to La Laguna Airport (GJA) in Guanaja, Honduras is 12,179 kilometers (7,568 miles / 6,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Honduras. 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 02:41 in Christchurch, it's 07:41 in Guanaja. 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.

The return flight from Guanaja (GJA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 229° (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 La Laguna Airport (GJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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