AOK
Karpathos Island
Greece
16,935 km
10,523 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
16,935 km
10,523 mi / 9,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Athens
Heading
118°
east southeast

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AOK CHC
Airport Name Karpathos Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AOK CHC
ICAO Code LGKP NZCH
City Karpathos Island Christchurch
Country Greece New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 66 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 35.420000, 27.150000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Karpathos Island (AOK) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karpathos Airport (AOK) in Karpathos Island, Greece to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 16,935 kilometers (10,523 miles / 9,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Greece with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:13 in Karpathos Island, it's 03:13 in Christchurch. With a 11-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 Christchurch (CHC) to Karpathos Island (AOK) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Karpathos Airport (AOK) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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