CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,520 km
7,158 miles
NCG
Nuevo Casas Grandes Airport
Mexico
Distance
11,520 km
7,158 mi / 6,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC NCG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nuevo Casas Grandes Airport
IATA Code CHC NCG
ICAO Code NZCH MMCG
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chihuahua
Elevation 123 ft 4,850 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 30.400000, -107.880000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nuevo Casas Grandes Airport (NCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nuevo Casas Grandes Airport (NCG) in Nuevo Casas Grandes Airport, Mexico is 11,520 kilometers (7,158 miles / 6,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 15:25 in Christchurch, it's 20:25 in Nuevo Casas Grandes 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 4,727 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Casas Grandes Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Nuevo Casas Grandes Airport (NCG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Nuevo Casas Grandes Airport (NCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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