CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,622 km
11,571 miles
GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Distance
18,622 km
11,571 mi / 10,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CHC GLA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Glasgow International Airport
IATA Code CHC GLA
ICAO Code NZCH EGPF
City Christchurch Glasgow
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 123 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 55.870000, -4.430000

Christchurch (CHC) to Glasgow (GLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is 18,622 kilometers (11,571 miles / 10,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 06:30 in Christchurch, it's 17:30 in Glasgow. With a 13-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 Glasgow (GLA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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