# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Huehuetenango (HUG)

> 11,652 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,652 km / 7,240 mi / 6,291 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 83° (east)
- **Return heading**: 228° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Guatemala
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -18h (When it's 12:51 in Christchurch, it's 18:51 in Huehuetenango)
- **Elevation difference**: 6,252 ft (HUG is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Huehuetenango Airport (HUG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/hug-huehuetenango-huehuetenango-airport/1ef266df-5cb9-6a2e-aeee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Huehuetenango, Guatemala
- ICAO: MGHT
- Timezone: America/Guatemala
- Coordinates: 15.330000, -91.460000
- Elevation: 6,375 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:51 in Christchurch, it's 18:51 in Huehuetenango.
With a 18-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Huehuetenango Airport (HUG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/hug-huehuetenango-huehuetenango-airport/1ef266df-5cb9-6a2e-aeee-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)