CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,565 km
10,914 miles
PLQ
Palanga
Lithuania
Distance
17,565 km
10,914 mi / 9,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
315°
northwest

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CHC PLQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Palanga International Airport
IATA Code CHC PLQ
ICAO Code NZCH EYPA
City Christchurch Palanga
Country New Zealand Lithuania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Vilnius
Elevation 123 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 55.970000, 21.090000

Christchurch (CHC) to Palanga (PLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) in Palanga, Lithuania is 17,565 kilometers (10,914 miles / 9,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Lithuania. 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 03:38 in Christchurch, it's 16:38 in Palanga. 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 Palanga (PLQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 68° (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 Palanga International Airport (PLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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