CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,004 km
7,459 miles
TEA
Tela
Honduras
Distance
12,004 km
7,459 mi / 6,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC TEA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tela Airport
IATA Code CHC TEA
ICAO Code NZCH MHTE
City Christchurch Tela
Country New Zealand Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 123 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 15.780000, -87.480000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tela (TEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tela Airport (TEA) in Tela, Honduras is 12,004 kilometers (7,459 miles / 6,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 14:39 in Christchurch, it's 19:39 in Tela. 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 Tela (TEA) 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 Tela Airport (TEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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