ABC
Albacete
Spain
19,326 km
12,009 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
19,326 km
12,009 mi / 10,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABC CHC
Airport Name Albacete-Los Llanos Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ABC CHC
ICAO Code LEAB NZCH
City Albacete Christchurch
Country Spain New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,302 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 38.950000, -1.860000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Albacete (ABC) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albacete-Los Llanos Airport (ABC) in Albacete, Spain to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 19,326 kilometers (12,009 miles / 10,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Spain with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:02 in Albacete, it's 03:02 in Christchurch. With a 12-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 2,179 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Albacete-Los Llanos Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Albacete (ABC) follows a heading of 225° (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 Albacete-Los Llanos Airport (ABC) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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