# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Melchor de Mencos (MCR)

> 11,965 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,965 km / 7,434 mi / 6,460 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 83° (east)
- **Return heading**: 229° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Guatemala
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -18h (When it's 21:26 in Christchurch, it's 03:26 in Melchor de Mencos)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,547 ft (MCR 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

### [Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcr-melchor-de-mencos-melchor-de-mencos-airport/1ef266df-5cc5-6c7a-ad6b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala
- ICAO: MGMM
- Timezone: America/Guatemala
- Coordinates: 17.070000, -89.150000
- Elevation: 4,670 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 21:26 in Christchurch, it's 03:26 in Melchor de Mencos.
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)
- [Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcr-melchor-de-mencos-melchor-de-mencos-airport/1ef266df-5cc5-6c7a-ad6b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)