CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
19,846 km
12,332 miles
VGO
Vigo
Spain
Distance
19,846 km
12,332 mi / 10,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC VGO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Vigo Airport
IATA Code CHC VGO
ICAO Code NZCH LEVX
City Christchurch Vigo
Country New Zealand Spain
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Madrid
Elevation 123 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 42.230000, -8.630000

Christchurch (CHC) to Vigo (VGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Vigo Airport (VGO) in Vigo, Spain is 19,846 kilometers (12,332 miles / 10,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Spain. 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 09:53 in Christchurch, it's 21:53 in Vigo. 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 Vigo (VGO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 214° (south southwest). 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 Vigo Airport (VGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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