# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Grand Bourg (GBJ)

> 14,110 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,110 km / 8,768 mi / 7,619 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 104° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 227° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → GP
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 11:18 in Christchurch, it's 19:18 in Grand Bourg)
- **Elevation difference**: 107 ft (GBJ 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

### [Les Bases Airport (GBJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gbj-grand-bourg-les-bases-airport/1ef266df-e000-69a0-9b81-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Grand Bourg, GP
- ICAO: TFFM
- Timezone: America/Guadeloupe
- Coordinates: 15.870000, -61.270000
- 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 11:18 in Christchurch, it's 19:18 in Grand Bourg.
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)
- [Les Bases Airport (GBJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gbj-grand-bourg-les-bases-airport/1ef266df-e000-69a0-9b81-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)