CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,944 km
7,422 miles
SAP
La Mesa
Honduras
Distance
11,944 km
7,422 mi / 6,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
85°
east

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CHC SAP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
IATA Code CHC SAP
ICAO Code NZCH MHLM
City Christchurch La Mesa
Country New Zealand Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 123 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 15.450000, -87.920000

Christchurch (CHC) to La Mesa (SAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in La Mesa, Honduras is 11,944 kilometers (7,422 miles / 6,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 04:43 in Christchurch, it's 09:43 in La Mesa. 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 Mesa (SAP) 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 Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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