# Distance from Bolzano (BZO) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 18,504 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,504 km / 11,498 mi / 9,991 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 84° (east)
- **Return heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 02:56 in Bolzano, it's 12:56 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 666 ft (CHC is lower than BZO)

## Airports

### [Bolzano Airport (BZO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bzo-bolzano-bolzano-airport/1ef266df-50c5-618c-aba6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bolzano, Italy
- ICAO: LIPB
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 46.460000, 11.330000
- Elevation: 789 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 02:56 in Bolzano, it's 12:56 in Christchurch.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bolzano Airport (BZO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bzo-bolzano-bolzano-airport/1ef266df-50c5-618c-aba6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)