# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kastelorizo Island (KZS)

> 16,776 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,776 km / 10,424 mi / 9,058 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 268° (west)
- **Return heading**: 116° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 13:27 in Christchurch, it's 04:27 in Kastelorizo Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 366 ft (KZS 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

### [Kastelorizo Airport (KZS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kzs-kastelorizo-island-kastelorizo-airport/1ef266df-4e0b-6838-ba86-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kastelorizo Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGKJ
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 36.140000, 29.580000
- Elevation: 489 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 13:27 in Christchurch, it's 04:27 in Kastelorizo 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)
- [Kastelorizo Airport (KZS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kzs-kastelorizo-island-kastelorizo-airport/1ef266df-4e0b-6838-ba86-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)