# Distance from London (BQH) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 18,978 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,978 km / 11,792 mi / 10,247 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 36° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +11h (When it's 02:27 in London, it's 13:27 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 475 ft (CHC is lower than BQH)

## Airports

### [London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bqh-london-london-biggin-hill-airport/1ef266de-c426-679e-a07d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKB
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.330000, 0.030000
- Elevation: 598 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 02:27 in London, it's 13:27 in Christchurch.
With a 11-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bqh-london-london-biggin-hill-airport/1ef266de-c426-679e-a07d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)