CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,890 km
7,388 miles
XPL
Comayagua
Honduras
Distance
11,890 km
7,388 mi / 6,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

CHC XPL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport
IATA Code CHC XPL
ICAO Code NZCH MHPR
City Christchurch Comayagua
Country New Zealand Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 123 ft 2,064 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 14.380000, -87.620000

Christchurch (CHC) to Comayagua (XPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport (XPL) in Comayagua, Honduras is 11,890 kilometers (7,388 miles / 6,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 11:59 in Christchurch, it's 16:59 in Comayagua. 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 1,941 feet between the two airports. Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Comayagua (XPL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 228° (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 Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport (XPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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