# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Girona (GRO)

> 19,161 km · estimated flight time 24h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,161 km / 11,906 mi / 10,346 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 24h
- **Heading**: 262° (west)
- **Return heading**: 105° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 14:29 in Christchurch, it's 04:29 in Girona)
- **Elevation difference**: 345 ft (GRO is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Girona Airport (GRO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gro-girona-girona-airport/1ef266df-4505-6068-a853-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Girona, Spain
- ICAO: LEGE
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 41.900000, 2.760000
- Elevation: 468 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:29 in Christchurch, it's 04:29 in Girona.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Girona Airport (GRO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gro-girona-girona-airport/1ef266df-4505-6068-a853-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)