CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,598 km
7,207 miles
GSJ
Puerto San Jose
Guatemala
Distance
11,598 km
7,207 mi / 6,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC GSJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code CHC GSJ
ICAO Code NZCH MGSJ
City Christchurch Puerto San Jose
Country New Zealand Guatemala
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guatemala
Elevation 123 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 13.940000, -90.840000

Christchurch (CHC) to Puerto San Jose (GSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to San Jose Airport (GSJ) in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala is 11,598 kilometers (7,207 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Guatemala. 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 02:24 in Christchurch, it's 07:24 in Puerto San Jose. 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 Puerto San Jose (GSJ) 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 San Jose Airport (GSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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