CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,295 km
7,018 miles
CVJ
General Mariano Matamoros Airport
Mexico
Distance
11,295 km
7,018 mi / 6,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC CVJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport General Mariano Matamoros Airport
IATA Code CHC CVJ
ICAO Code NZCH MMCB
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 123 ft 4,277 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 18.830000, -99.260000

Christchurch (CHC) to General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) in General Mariano Matamoros Airport, Mexico is 11,295 kilometers (7,018 miles / 6,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 16:24 in Christchurch, it's 21:24 in General Mariano Matamoros Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,154 feet between the two airports. General Mariano Matamoros Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) 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 Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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