# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Coyoles (CYL)

> 12,044 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,044 km / 7,484 mi / 6,503 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 86° (east)
- **Return heading**: 229° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Honduras
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -18h (When it's 20:33 in Christchurch, it's 02:33 in Coyoles)
- **Elevation difference**: 27 ft (CYL is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Coyoles Airport (CYL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cyl-coyoles-coyoles-airport/1ef266df-5d6b-61e8-891b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Coyoles, Honduras
- ICAO: MHCS
- Timezone: America/Tegucigalpa
- Coordinates: 15.450000, -86.680000
- Elevation: 150 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:33 in Christchurch, it's 02:33 in Coyoles.
With a 18-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Coyoles Airport (CYL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cyl-coyoles-coyoles-airport/1ef266df-5d6b-61e8-891b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)