# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)

> 11,921 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,921 km / 7,407 mi / 6,437 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 67° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 229° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Mexico
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -18h (When it's 20:33 in Christchurch, it's 02:33 in Piedras Negras International Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 778 ft (PDS 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

### [Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pds-piedras-negras-international-airport/1ef266df-61fd-676a-b26f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Piedras Negras International Airport, Mexico
- ICAO: MMPG
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates: 28.630000, -100.530000
- Elevation: 901 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 Piedras Negras International Airport.
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)
- [Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pds-piedras-negras-international-airport/1ef266df-61fd-676a-b26f-06bb2780ed98)
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