# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Belfast (GSS)

> 11,432 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,432 km / 7,103 mi / 6,173 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 216° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 152° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 18:54 in Christchurch, it's 08:54 in Belfast)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,153 ft (GSS 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

### [Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gss-belfast-sabi-sabi-airport/1ef266de-d465-6ea2-9480-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Belfast, South Africa
- ICAO: FASE
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -24.940000, 31.440000
- Elevation: 1,276 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 18:54 in Christchurch, it's 08:54 in Belfast.
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)
- [Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gss-belfast-sabi-sabi-airport/1ef266de-d465-6ea2-9480-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)