CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,383 km
10,801 miles
SPJ
Sparti
Greece
Distance
17,383 km
10,801 mi / 9,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC SPJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sparti Airport
IATA Code CHC SPJ
ICAO Code NZCH LGSP
City Christchurch Sparti
Country New Zealand Greece
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Athens
Elevation 123 ft 500 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.970000, 22.530000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sparti (SPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sparti Airport (SPJ) in Sparti, Greece is 17,383 kilometers (10,801 miles / 9,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 04:45 in Christchurch, it's 17:45 in Sparti. 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 Sparti (SPJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 115° (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 Sparti Airport (SPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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