CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,308 km
11,376 miles
PUY
Pula
Croatia
Distance
18,308 km
11,376 mi / 9,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC PUY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pula Airport
IATA Code CHC PUY
ICAO Code NZCH LDPL
City Christchurch Pula
Country New Zealand Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 123 ft 274 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 44.890000, 13.920000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pula (PUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pula Airport (PUY) in Pula, Croatia is 18,308 kilometers (11,376 miles / 9,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Croatia. 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 23:21 in Christchurch, it's 11:21 in Pula. With a 12-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 Pula (PUY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Pula Airport (PUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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