# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Skiathos (JSI)

> 17,401 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,401 km / 10,812 mi / 9,396 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 270° (west)
- **Return heading**: 111° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 13:55 in Christchurch, it's 04:55 in Skiathos)
- **Elevation difference**: 69 ft (JSI 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

### [Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jsi-skiathos-skiathos-island-national-airport/1ef266df-4e7e-6fb8-84af-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Skiathos, Greece
- ICAO: LGSK
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 39.180000, 23.500000
- Elevation: 54 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 13:55 in Christchurch, it's 04:55 in Skiathos.
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)
- [Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jsi-skiathos-skiathos-island-national-airport/1ef266df-4e7e-6fb8-84af-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)