# Distance from Bremen (BRE) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 18,416 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,416 km / 11,443 mi / 9,944 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 317° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 01:29 in Bremen, it's 11:29 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 109 ft (CHC is higher than BRE)

## Airports

### [Bremen Airport (BRE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bre-bremen-bremen-airport/1ef266de-bb17-6c7a-940b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bremen, Germany
- ICAO: EDDW
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 53.050000, 8.790000
- Elevation: 14 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 01:29 in Bremen, it's 11:29 in Christchurch.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bremen Airport (BRE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bre-bremen-bremen-airport/1ef266de-bb17-6c7a-940b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)