CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,958 km
7,430 miles
SCD
Sulaco
Honduras
Distance
11,958 km
7,430 mi / 6,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
86°
east

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CHC SCD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sulaco Airport
IATA Code CHC SCD
ICAO Code NZCH MHUL
City Christchurch Sulaco
Country New Zealand Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 123 ft 400 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 14.910000, -87.260000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sulaco (SCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sulaco Airport (SCD) in Sulaco, Honduras is 11,958 kilometers (7,430 miles / 6,457 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 20:11 in Christchurch, it's 01:11 in Sulaco. 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 Sulaco (SCD) 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 Sulaco Airport (SCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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