CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,990 km
7,450 miles
MZE
Spanish Lookout
Belize
Distance
11,990 km
7,450 mi / 6,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
83°
east

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CHC MZE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Manatee Airport
IATA Code CHC MZE
ICAO Code NZCH MZSL
City Christchurch Spanish Lookout
Country New Zealand Belize
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Belize
Elevation 123 ft 343 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 17.280000, -89.020000

Christchurch (CHC) to Spanish Lookout (MZE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Manatee Airport (MZE) in Spanish Lookout, Belize is 11,990 kilometers (7,450 miles / 6,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Belize. 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 04:59 in Christchurch, it's 09:59 in Spanish Lookout. 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 Spanish Lookout (MZE) 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 Manatee Airport (MZE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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