# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Freeport (FPO)

> 13,466 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,466 km / 8,367 mi / 7,271 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 82° (east)
- **Return heading**: 233° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Bahamas
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 16:41 in Christchurch, it's 00:41 in Freeport)
- **Elevation difference**: 116 ft (FPO 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

### [Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fpo-freeport-grand-bahama-international-airport/1ef266df-6c69-619a-8acc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Freeport, Bahamas
- ICAO: MYGF
- Timezone: America/Nassau
- Coordinates: 26.560000, -78.700000
- Elevation: 7 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 16:41 in Christchurch, it's 00:41 in Freeport.
With a 16-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)
- [Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fpo-freeport-grand-bahama-international-airport/1ef266df-6c69-619a-8acc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)