CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
19,263 km
11,970 miles
GFR
Granville
France
Distance
19,263 km
11,970 mi / 10,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC GFR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Granville Airport
IATA Code CHC GFR
ICAO Code NZCH LFRF
City Christchurch Granville
Country New Zealand France
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Paris
Elevation 123 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 48.880000, -1.560000

Christchurch (CHC) to Granville (GFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Granville Airport (GFR) in Granville, France is 19,263 kilometers (11,970 miles / 10,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Christchurch, it's 03:27 in Granville. 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.

The return flight from Granville (GFR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Granville Airport (GFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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