# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Trapani (TPS)

> 18,227 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,227 km / 11,326 mi / 9,842 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 257° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 117° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Italy
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 21:38 in Christchurch, it's 11:38 in Trapani)
- **Elevation difference**: 98 ft (TPS 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

### [Trapani / Birgi Airport (TPS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tps-trapani-trapani-birgi-airport/1ef266df-4fe0-61d6-8bfd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Trapani, Italy
- ICAO: LICT
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 37.910000, 12.490000
- Elevation: 25 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 21:38 in Christchurch, it's 11:38 in Trapani.
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)
- [Trapani / Birgi Airport (TPS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tps-trapani-trapani-birgi-airport/1ef266df-4fe0-61d6-8bfd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)