CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,450 km
11,464 miles
FRL
Forli
Italy
Distance
18,450 km
11,464 mi / 9,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC FRL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Forli Airport
IATA Code CHC FRL
ICAO Code NZCH LIPK
City Christchurch Forli
Country New Zealand Italy
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Rome
Elevation 123 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 44.190000, 12.070000

Christchurch (CHC) to Forli (FRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Forli Airport (FRL) in Forli, Italy is 18,450 kilometers (11,464 miles / 9,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Italy. 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 10:13 in Christchurch, it's 22:13 in Forli. 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 Forli (FRL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Forli Airport (FRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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