CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,373 km
10,795 miles
KVA
Kavala
Greece
Distance
17,373 km
10,795 mi / 9,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
275°
west

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CHC KVA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Alexander the Great International Airport
IATA Code CHC KVA
ICAO Code NZCH LGKV
City Christchurch Kavala
Country New Zealand Greece
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Athens
Elevation 123 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 40.910000, 24.620000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kavala (KVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) in Kavala, Greece is 17,373 kilometers (10,795 miles / 9,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Greece. 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 13:03 in Christchurch, it's 02:03 in Kavala. 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 Kavala (KVA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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