CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,266 km
11,350 miles
LJU
Ljubljana
Slovenia
Distance
18,266 km
11,350 mi / 9,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
288°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC LJU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
IATA Code CHC LJU
ICAO Code NZCH LJLJ
City Christchurch Ljubljana
Country New Zealand Slovenia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation 123 ft 1,273 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 46.220000, 14.460000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ljubljana (LJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) in Ljubljana, Slovenia is 18,266 kilometers (11,350 miles / 9,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Slovenia. 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 12:09 in Christchurch, it's 02:09 in Ljubljana. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,150 feet between the two airports. Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Ljubljana (LJU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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