# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Paphos (PFO)

> 16,469 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,469 km / 10,233 mi / 8,893 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 268° (west)
- **Return heading**: 118° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Cyprus
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 15:46 in Christchurch, it's 06:46 in Paphos)
- **Elevation difference**: 82 ft (PFO 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

### [Paphos International Airport (PFO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pfo-paphos-paphos-international-airport/1ef266df-4395-694e-b364-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Paphos, Cyprus
- ICAO: LCPH
- Timezone: Asia/Nicosia
- Coordinates: 34.720000, 32.490000
- Elevation: 41 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 15:46 in Christchurch, it's 06:46 in Paphos.
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)
- [Paphos International Airport (PFO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pfo-paphos-paphos-international-airport/1ef266df-4395-694e-b364-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)