# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Grottaglie (TAR)

> 17,942 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,942 km / 11,148 mi / 9,688 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 269° (west)
- **Return heading**: 107° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Italy
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 13:51 in Christchurch, it's 03:51 in Grottaglie)
- **Elevation difference**: 92 ft (TAR is higher 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

### [Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tar-grottaglie-taranto-grottaglie-airport/1ef266df-4fa7-673c-b241-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Grottaglie, Italy
- ICAO: LIBG
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 40.520000, 17.400000
- Elevation: 215 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 13:51 in Christchurch, it's 03:51 in Grottaglie.
With a 10-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)
- [Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tar-grottaglie-taranto-grottaglie-airport/1ef266df-4fa7-673c-b241-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)