# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Grosetto (GRS)

> 18,511 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,511 km / 11,502 mi / 9,995 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 273° (west)
- **Return heading**: 99° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Italy
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 09:06 in Christchurch, it's 23:06 in Grosetto)
- **Elevation difference**: 106 ft (GRS is lower 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

### [Grosseto Airport (GRS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/grs-grosetto-grosseto-airport/1ef266df-5162-6cf2-9d9a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Grosetto, Italy
- ICAO: LIRS
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 42.760000, 11.070000
- Elevation: 17 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 09:06 in Christchurch, it's 23:06 in Grosetto.
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)
- [Grosseto Airport (GRS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/grs-grosetto-grosseto-airport/1ef266df-5162-6cf2-9d9a-06bb2780ed98)
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