# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Saint-Etienne/Boutheon (EBU)

> 19,055 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,055 km / 11,840 mi / 10,289 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 288° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 80° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → France
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 00:07 in Christchurch, it's 14:07 in Saint-Etienne/Boutheon)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,202 ft (EBU is higher 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

### [Saint-Etienne-Boutheon Airport (EBU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ebu-saint-etienneboutheon-saint-etienne-boutheon-airport/1ef266df-4a98-6db8-a197-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saint-Etienne/Boutheon, France
- ICAO: LFMH
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 45.540000, 4.300000
- Elevation: 1,325 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 00:07 in Christchurch, it's 14:07 in Saint-Etienne/Boutheon.
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)
- [Saint-Etienne-Boutheon Airport (EBU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ebu-saint-etienneboutheon-saint-etienne-boutheon-airport/1ef266df-4a98-6db8-a197-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)