CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,834 km
8,596 miles
CRU
Carriacou Island
Grenada
Distance
13,834 km
8,596 mi / 7,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC CRU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lauriston Airport
IATA Code CHC CRU
ICAO Code NZCH TGPZ
City Christchurch Carriacou Island
Country New Zealand Grenada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Grenada
Elevation 123 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 12.480000, -61.470000

Christchurch (CHC) to Carriacou Island (CRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lauriston Airport (CRU) in Carriacou Island, Grenada is 13,834 kilometers (8,596 miles / 7,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Grenada. 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 12:08 in Christchurch, it's 19:08 in Carriacou Island. With a 17-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 Carriacou Island (CRU) to Christchurch (CHC) 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Lauriston Airport (CRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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