# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ)

> 11,618 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,618 km / 7,219 mi / 6,273 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 81° (east)
- **Return heading**: 228° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Mexico
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -18h (When it's 08:41 in Christchurch, it's 14:41 in Tuxtla Gutierrez)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,376 ft (TGZ 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

### [Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tgz-tuxtla-gutierrez-angel-albino-corzo-international-airport/1ef266df-6247-6a68-85f0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
- ICAO: MMTG
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates: 16.560000, -93.020000
- Elevation: 1,499 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 08:41 in Christchurch, it's 14:41 in Tuxtla Gutierrez.
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)
- [Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tgz-tuxtla-gutierrez-angel-albino-corzo-international-airport/1ef266df-6247-6a68-85f0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)