CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,187 km
11,301 miles
GRZ
Graz
Austria
Distance
18,187 km
11,301 mi / 9,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC GRZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Graz Airport
IATA Code CHC GRZ
ICAO Code NZCH LOWG
City Christchurch Graz
Country New Zealand Austria
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Vienna
Elevation 123 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 46.990000, 15.440000

Christchurch (CHC) to Graz (GRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Graz Airport (GRZ) in Graz, Austria is 18,187 kilometers (11,301 miles / 9,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Austria. 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 08:14 in Christchurch, it's 20:14 in Graz. 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 Graz (GRZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 86° (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 Graz Airport (GRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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