# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Saint Helier (JER)

> 19,262 km · estimated flight time 24h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,262 km / 11,969 mi / 10,401 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 24h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 34° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → JE
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 20:50 in Christchurch, it's 09:50 in Saint Helier)
- **Elevation difference**: 154 ft (JER 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

### [Jersey Airport (JER)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jer-saint-helier-jersey-airport/1ef266de-c41e-6d5a-94a2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saint Helier, JE
- ICAO: EGJJ
- Timezone: Europe/Jersey
- Coordinates: 49.210000, -2.200000
- Elevation: 277 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 20:50 in Christchurch, it's 09:50 in Saint Helier.
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)
- [Jersey Airport (JER)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jer-saint-helier-jersey-airport/1ef266de-c41e-6d5a-94a2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)