CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,666 km
7,249 miles
SLW
Saltillo
Mexico
Distance
11,666 km
7,249 mi / 6,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SLW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Plan De Guadalupe International Airport
IATA Code CHC SLW
ICAO Code NZCH MMIO
City Christchurch Saltillo
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Monterrey
Elevation 123 ft 4,778 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 25.550000, -100.930000

Christchurch (CHC) to Saltillo (SLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) in Saltillo, Mexico is 11,666 kilometers (7,249 miles / 6,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 11:25 in Christchurch, it's 16:25 in Saltillo. 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 4,655 feet between the two airports. Plan De Guadalupe International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Saltillo (SLW) 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 Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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