# Distance from Aachen (AAH) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 18,703 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,703 km / 11,621 mi / 10,099 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 00:09 in Aachen, it's 10:09 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 500 ft (CHC is lower than AAH)

## Airports

### [Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aah-aachen-aachen-merzbruck-airport/1ef266de-bc51-6e1a-9ceb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aachen, Germany
- ICAO: EDKA
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 50.820000, 6.190000
- Elevation: 623 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:09 in Aachen, it's 10:09 in Christchurch.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aah-aachen-aachen-merzbruck-airport/1ef266de-bc51-6e1a-9ceb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)