# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Bristol (FZO)

> 19,050 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,050 km / 11,837 mi / 10,286 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 339° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 24° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 00:38 in Christchurch, it's 13:38 in Bristol)
- **Elevation difference**: 103 ft (FZO 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

### [Bristol Filton Airport (FZO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fzo-bristol-bristol-filton-airport/1ef266de-c5eb-6714-bc19-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bristol, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGTG
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.520000, -2.590000
- Elevation: 226 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 00:38 in Christchurch, it's 13:38 in Bristol.
With a 11-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)
- [Bristol Filton Airport (FZO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fzo-bristol-bristol-filton-airport/1ef266de-c5eb-6714-bc19-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)