CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,611 km
10,943 miles
PVK
Preveza/Lefkada
Greece
Distance
17,611 km
10,943 mi / 9,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC PVK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Aktion National Airport
IATA Code CHC PVK
ICAO Code NZCH LGPZ
City Christchurch Preveza/Lefkada
Country New Zealand Greece
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Athens
Elevation 123 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 38.930000, 20.770000

Christchurch (CHC) to Preveza/Lefkada (PVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Aktion National Airport (PVK) in Preveza/Lefkada, Greece is 17,611 kilometers (10,943 miles / 9,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 16:53 in Christchurch, it's 05:53 in Preveza/Lefkada. 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 Preveza/Lefkada (PVK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 111° (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 Aktion National Airport (PVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.