# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Minatitlan (MTT)

> 11,608 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,608 km / 7,213 mi / 6,268 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 79° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 228° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Mexico
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -18h (When it's 05:03 in Christchurch, it's 11:03 in Minatitlan)
- **Elevation difference**: 87 ft (MTT is lower 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

### [Minatitlan/Coatzacoalcos National Airport (MTT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtt-minatitlan-minatitlancoatzacoalcos-national-airport/1ef266df-61cc-6f8e-b7c5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Minatitlan, Mexico
- ICAO: MMMT
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates: 18.100000, -94.580000
- Elevation: 36 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 05:03 in Christchurch, it's 11:03 in Minatitlan.
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)
- [Minatitlan/Coatzacoalcos National Airport (MTT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtt-minatitlan-minatitlancoatzacoalcos-national-airport/1ef266df-61cc-6f8e-b7c5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)