# Distance from Butte (BTM) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,380 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,380 km / 7,693 mi / 6,685 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 229° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +18h (When it's 23:18 in Butte, it's 17:18 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,428 ft (CHC is lower than BTM)

## Airports

### [Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/btm-butte-bert-mooney-airport/1ef266df-1175-60a4-aa32-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Butte, United States
- ICAO: KBTM
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 45.950000, -112.500000
- Elevation: 5,551 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 23:18 in Butte, it's 17:18 in Christchurch.
With a 18-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/btm-butte-bert-mooney-airport/1ef266df-1175-60a4-aa32-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)