# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Vigo (VGO)

> 19,846 km · estimated flight time 24h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,846 km / 12,332 mi / 10,716 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 24h
- **Heading**: 146° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 214° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 17:29 in Christchurch, it's 07:29 in Vigo)
- **Elevation difference**: 733 ft (VGO 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

### [Vigo Airport (VGO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vgo-vigo-vigo-airport/1ef266df-4623-6058-b505-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vigo, Spain
- ICAO: LEVX
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 42.230000, -8.630000
- Elevation: 856 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 17:29 in Christchurch, it's 07:29 in Vigo.
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)
- [Vigo Airport (VGO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vgo-vigo-vigo-airport/1ef266df-4623-6058-b505-06bb2780ed98)
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