CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,125 km
11,262 miles
SPC
Sta Cruz de la Palma
Spain
Distance
18,125 km
11,262 mi / 9,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SPC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport La Palma Airport
IATA Code CHC SPC
ICAO Code NZCH GCLA
City Christchurch Sta Cruz de la Palma
Country New Zealand Spain
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 123 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 28.630000, -17.760000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to La Palma Airport (SPC) in Sta Cruz de la Palma, Spain is 18,125 kilometers (11,262 miles / 9,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Spain. 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 08:36 in Christchurch, it's 19:36 in Sta Cruz de la Palma. With a 13-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 Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 206° (south southwest). 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 La Palma Airport (SPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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