CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,968 km
10,543 miles
LPP
Lappeenranta
Finland
Distance
16,968 km
10,543 mi / 9,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
322°
northwest

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CHC LPP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lappeenranta Airport
IATA Code CHC LPP
ICAO Code NZCH EFLP
City Christchurch Lappeenranta
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 123 ft 349 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 61.040000, 28.140000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lappeenranta (LPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) in Lappeenranta, Finland is 16,968 kilometers (10,543 miles / 9,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Finland. 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 11:08 in Christchurch, it's 00:08 in Lappeenranta. With a 11-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 Lappeenranta (LPP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). 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 Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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