CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,541 km
10,899 miles
LPX
Liepaja
Latvia
Distance
17,541 km
10,899 mi / 9,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC LPX
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Liepaja International Airport
IATA Code CHC LPX
ICAO Code NZCH EVLA
City Christchurch Liepaja
Country New Zealand Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Riga
Elevation 123 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 56.520000, 21.100000

Christchurch (CHC) to Liepaja (LPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Liepaja International Airport (LPX) in Liepaja, Latvia is 17,541 kilometers (10,899 miles / 9,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Latvia. 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 13:54 in Christchurch, it's 04:54 in Liepaja. With a 9-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 Liepaja (LPX) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 66° (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 Liepaja International Airport (LPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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