CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,264 km
7,620 miles
PEU
Puerto Lempira
Honduras
Distance
12,264 km
7,620 mi / 6,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC PEU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Puerto Lempira Airport
IATA Code CHC PEU
ICAO Code NZCH MHPL
City Christchurch Puerto Lempira
Country New Zealand Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 123 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 15.260000, -83.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to Puerto Lempira (PEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Puerto Lempira Airport (PEU) in Puerto Lempira, Honduras is 12,264 kilometers (7,620 miles / 6,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Honduras. 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 11:56 in Christchurch, it's 16:56 in Puerto Lempira. 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.

The return flight from Puerto Lempira (PEU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 229° (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 Puerto Lempira Airport (PEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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