# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Barysiai (HLJ)

> 17,418 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,418 km / 10,823 mi / 9,405 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 71° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Lithuania
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 12:08 in Christchurch, it's 03:08 in Barysiai)
- **Elevation difference**: 147 ft (HLJ 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

### [Barysiai Airport (HLJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hlj-barysiai-barysiai-airport/1ef266de-cf91-6a02-a849-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Barysiai, Lithuania
- ICAO: EYSB
- Timezone: Europe/Vilnius
- Coordinates: 56.070000, 23.560000
- Elevation: 270 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 12:08 in Christchurch, it's 03:08 in Barysiai.
With a 9-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)
- [Barysiai Airport (HLJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hlj-barysiai-barysiai-airport/1ef266de-cf91-6a02-a849-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)