# Distance from Andenes (ANX) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 16,846 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,846 km / 10,468 mi / 9,096 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 343° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Norway) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 05:25 in Andenes, it's 15:25 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 80 ft (CHC is higher than ANX)

## Airports

### [Andøya Airport (ANX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/anx-andenes-andoya-airport/1ef266de-c894-692a-b748-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Andenes, Norway
- ICAO: ENAN
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo
- Coordinates: 69.290000, 16.140000
- Elevation: 43 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 05:25 in Andenes, it's 15:25 in Christchurch.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Andøya Airport (ANX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/anx-andenes-andoya-airport/1ef266de-c894-692a-b748-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)