# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Nis (INI)

> 17,659 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,659 km / 10,973 mi / 9,535 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 280° (west)
- **Return heading**: 101° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Serbia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 11:56 in Christchurch, it's 01:56 in Nis)
- **Elevation difference**: 525 ft (INI 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

### [Nis Airport (INI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ini-nis-nis-airport/1ef266df-59b1-6700-8ddd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nis, Serbia
- ICAO: LYNI
- Timezone: Europe/Belgrade
- Coordinates: 43.340000, 21.850000
- Elevation: 648 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 11:56 in Christchurch, it's 01:56 in Nis.
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)
- [Nis Airport (INI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ini-nis-nis-airport/1ef266df-59b1-6700-8ddd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)