# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Naxos Island (JNX)

> 17,160 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,160 km / 10,663 mi / 9,266 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 267° (west)
- **Return heading**: 115° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 00:07 in Christchurch, it's 15:07 in Naxos Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 113 ft (JNX 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

### [Naxos Airport (JNX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnx-naxos-island-naxos-airport/1ef266df-4e57-6846-a3fc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Naxos Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGNX
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 37.080000, 25.370000
- Elevation: 10 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 00:07 in Christchurch, it's 15:07 in Naxos Island.
With a 9-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)
- [Naxos Airport (JNX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnx-naxos-island-naxos-airport/1ef266df-4e57-6846-a3fc-06bb2780ed98)
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