CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,105 km
11,250 miles
SPU
Split
Croatia
Distance
18,105 km
11,250 mi / 9,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC SPU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Split Airport
IATA Code CHC SPU
ICAO Code NZCH LDSP
City Christchurch Split
Country New Zealand Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 123 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 43.540000, 16.300000

Christchurch (CHC) to Split (SPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Split Airport (SPU) in Split, Croatia is 18,105 kilometers (11,250 miles / 9,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Croatia. 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 16:09 in Christchurch, it's 04:09 in Split. 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 Split (SPU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 98° (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 Split Airport (SPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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