# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Valencia (VLC)

> 19,283 km · estimated flight time 24h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,283 km / 11,982 mi / 10,412 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 24h
- **Heading**: 235° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 130° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 22:49 in Christchurch, it's 12:49 in Valencia)
- **Elevation difference**: 117 ft (VLC 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

### [Valencia Airport (VLC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlc-valencia-valencia-airport/1ef266df-460f-6008-8387-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Valencia, Spain
- ICAO: LEVC
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 39.490000, -0.480000
- Elevation: 240 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 22:49 in Christchurch, it's 12:49 in Valencia.
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)
- [Valencia Airport (VLC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlc-valencia-valencia-airport/1ef266df-460f-6008-8387-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)