# Distance from Bern (BRN) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 18,784 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,784 km / 11,672 mi / 10,143 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 77° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 293° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Switzerland) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 22:37 in Bern, it's 08:37 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,551 ft (CHC is lower than BRN)

## Airports

### [Bern Belp Airport (BRN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/brn-bern-bern-belp-airport/1ef266df-57c2-6f98-8fc7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bern, Switzerland
- ICAO: LSZB
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates: 46.910000, 7.500000
- Elevation: 1,674 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 22:37 in Bern, it's 08:37 in Christchurch.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bern Belp Airport (BRN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/brn-bern-bern-belp-airport/1ef266df-57c2-6f98-8fc7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)