# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Graz (GRZ)

> 18,187 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,187 km / 11,301 mi / 9,820 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 290° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 86° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Austria
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 20:27 in Christchurch, it's 10:27 in Graz)
- **Elevation difference**: 992 ft (GRZ 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

### [Graz Airport (GRZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/grz-graz-graz-airport/1ef266df-551b-679a-8338-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Graz, Austria
- ICAO: LOWG
- Timezone: Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates: 46.990000, 15.440000
- Elevation: 1,115 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 20:27 in Christchurch, it's 10:27 in Graz.
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)
- [Graz Airport (GRZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/grz-graz-graz-airport/1ef266df-551b-679a-8338-06bb2780ed98)
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