CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,112 km
7,526 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
12,112 km
7,526 mi / 6,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
89°
east

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CHC RFS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code CHC RFS
ICAO Code NZCH MNRT
City Christchurch La Rosita
Country New Zealand Nicaragua
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Managua
Elevation 123 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 13.890000, -84.410000

Christchurch (CHC) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 12,112 kilometers (7,526 miles / 6,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 04:02 in Christchurch, it's 09:02 in La Rosita. 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 La Rosita (RFS) 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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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