# Distance from Blonduos (BLO) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 17,429 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,429 km / 10,830 mi / 9,411 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 336° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 13° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iceland) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 18:10 in Blonduos, it's 06:10 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 8 ft (CHC is lower than BLO)

## Airports

### [Hjaltabakki Airport (BLO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/blo-blonduos-hjaltabakki-airport/1ef266de-9d71-6c3e-a6e1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Blonduos, Iceland
- ICAO: BIBL
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates: 65.640000, -20.290000
- Elevation: 131 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 18:10 in Blonduos, it's 06:10 in Christchurch.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Hjaltabakki Airport (BLO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/blo-blonduos-hjaltabakki-airport/1ef266de-9d71-6c3e-a6e1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)