CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,210 km
7,587 miles
WSP
Waspam
Nicaragua
Distance
12,210 km
7,587 mi / 6,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
88°
east

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CHC WSP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Waspam Airport
IATA Code CHC WSP
ICAO Code NZCH MNWP
City Christchurch Waspam
Country New Zealand Nicaragua
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Managua
Elevation 123 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 14.740000, -83.970000

Christchurch (CHC) to Waspam (WSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Waspam Airport (WSP) in Waspam, Nicaragua is 12,210 kilometers (7,587 miles / 6,593 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 Nicaragua. 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 23:56 in Christchurch, it's 04:56 in Waspam. 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 Waspam (WSP) 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 Waspam Airport (WSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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