CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,511 km
11,502 miles
GRS
Grosetto
Italy
Distance
18,511 km
11,502 mi / 9,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
273°
west

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CHC GRS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Grosseto Airport
IATA Code CHC GRS
ICAO Code NZCH LIRS
City Christchurch Grosetto
Country New Zealand Italy
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Rome
Elevation 123 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 42.760000, 11.070000

Christchurch (CHC) to Grosetto (GRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Grosseto Airport (GRS) in Grosetto, Italy is 18,511 kilometers (11,502 miles / 9,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Italy. 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 20:11 in Christchurch, it's 08:11 in Grosetto. 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 Grosetto (GRS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Grosseto Airport (GRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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