# Distance from Albert/Bray (BYF) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 18,959 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,959 km / 11,780 mi / 10,237 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 51° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 317° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (France) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 02:26 in Albert/Bray, it's 12:26 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 241 ft (CHC is lower than BYF)

## Airports

### [Albert-Bray Airport (BYF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/byf-albertbray-albert-bray-airport/1ef266df-4680-6c8a-ab6f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Albert/Bray, France
- ICAO: LFAQ
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 49.970000, 2.700000
- Elevation: 364 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 02:26 in Albert/Bray, it's 12:26 in Christchurch.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Albert-Bray Airport (BYF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/byf-albertbray-albert-bray-airport/1ef266df-4680-6c8a-ab6f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)