# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Leros Island (LRS)

> 17,049 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,049 km / 10,594 mi / 9,206 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 268° (west)
- **Return heading**: 114° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 10:26 in Christchurch, it's 01:26 in Leros Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 84 ft (LRS 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

### [Leros Airport (LRS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrs-leros-island-leros-airport/1ef266df-4e38-6932-8c68-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Leros Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGLE
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 37.180000, 26.800000
- Elevation: 39 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 10:26 in Christchurch, it's 01:26 in Leros Island.
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)
- [Leros Airport (LRS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrs-leros-island-leros-airport/1ef266df-4e38-6932-8c68-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)