# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Larnarca (LCA)

> 16,386 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,386 km / 10,182 mi / 8,848 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 269° (west)
- **Return heading**: 118° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Cyprus
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 20:05 in Christchurch, it's 11:05 in Larnarca)
- **Elevation difference**: 115 ft (LCA 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

### [Larnaca International Airport (LCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lca-larnarca-larnaca-international-airport/1ef266df-4392-61a4-8f0b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Larnarca, Cyprus
- ICAO: LCLK
- Timezone: Asia/Nicosia
- Coordinates: 34.880000, 33.620000
- Elevation: 8 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 20:05 in Christchurch, it's 11:05 in Larnarca.
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)
- [Larnaca International Airport (LCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lca-larnarca-larnaca-international-airport/1ef266df-4392-61a4-8f0b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)