# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kalamata (KLX)

> 17,428 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,428 km / 10,829 mi / 9,410 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 264° (west)
- **Return heading**: 115° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 23:45 in Christchurch, it's 14:45 in Kalamata)
- **Elevation difference**: 97 ft (KLX 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

### [Kalamata Airport (KLX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/klx-kalamata-kalamata-airport/1ef266df-4e0f-64c4-9552-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kalamata, Greece
- ICAO: LGKL
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 37.070000, 22.030000
- Elevation: 26 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 23:45 in Christchurch, it's 14:45 in Kalamata.
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)
- [Kalamata Airport (KLX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/klx-kalamata-kalamata-airport/1ef266df-4e0f-64c4-9552-06bb2780ed98)
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