CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,707 km
11,002 miles
PRN
Lipjan
Kosovo
Distance
17,707 km
11,002 mi / 9,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
277°
west

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Airport Comparison

CHC PRN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pristina International Airport
IATA Code CHC PRN
ICAO Code NZCH BKPR
City Christchurch Lipjan
Country New Zealand Kosovo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Belgrade
Elevation 123 ft 1,789 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 42.570000, 21.040000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lipjan (PRN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pristina International Airport (PRN) in Lipjan, Kosovo is 17,707 kilometers (11,002 miles / 9,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Kosovo. 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 12:56 in Christchurch, it's 02:56 in Lipjan. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,666 feet between the two airports. Pristina International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Lipjan (PRN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). 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 Pristina International Airport (PRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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