# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Hondarribia (EAS)

> 19,556 km · estimated flight time 24h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,556 km / 12,152 mi / 10,560 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 24h
- **Heading**: 270° (west)
- **Return heading**: 94° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 02:03 in Christchurch, it's 16:03 in Hondarribia)
- **Elevation difference**: 107 ft (EAS is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [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

### [San Sebastian Airport (EAS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eas-hondarribia-san-sebastian-airport/1ef266df-45d9-6138-8b25-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hondarribia, Spain
- ICAO: LESO
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 43.360000, -1.790000
- Elevation: 16 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 02:03 in Christchurch, it's 16:03 in Hondarribia.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [San Sebastian Airport (EAS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eas-hondarribia-san-sebastian-airport/1ef266df-45d9-6138-8b25-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)