CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,057 km
7,492 miles
OAN
Olanchito
Honduras
Distance
12,057 km
7,492 mi / 6,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC OAN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport El Arrayan Airport
IATA Code CHC OAN
ICAO Code NZCH MHEA
City Christchurch Olanchito
Country New Zealand Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 123 ft 220 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 15.510000, -86.570000

Christchurch (CHC) to Olanchito (OAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to El Arrayan Airport (OAN) in Olanchito, Honduras is 12,057 kilometers (7,492 miles / 6,510 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 05:30 in Christchurch, it's 10:30 in Olanchito. 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 Olanchito (OAN) 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 El Arrayan Airport (OAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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