CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,873 km
11,106 miles
LCC
Lecce Airport
Italy
Distance
17,873 km
11,106 mi / 9,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
269°
west

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CHC LCC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lecce Airport
IATA Code CHC LCC
ICAO Code NZCH LIBN
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Italy
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Rome
Elevation 123 ft 156 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 40.240000, 18.130000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lecce Airport (LCC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lecce Airport (LCC) in Lecce Airport, Italy is 17,873 kilometers (11,106 miles / 9,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:02 in Christchurch, it's 11:02 in Lecce Airport. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lecce Airport (LCC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Lecce Airport (LCC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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