CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,528 km
7,163 miles
CUU
Chihuahua
Mexico
Distance
11,528 km
7,163 mi / 6,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC CUU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
IATA Code CHC CUU
ICAO Code NZCH MMCU
City Christchurch Chihuahua
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mazatlan
Elevation 123 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 28.700000, -105.970000

Christchurch (CHC) to Chihuahua (CUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) in Chihuahua, Mexico is 11,528 kilometers (7,163 miles / 6,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Mexico. 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 02:23 in Christchurch, it's 06:23 in Chihuahua. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,339 feet between the two airports. General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Chihuahua (CUU) 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 General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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