# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Derry (LDY)

> 18,731 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,731 km / 11,639 mi / 10,114 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 359° (north)
- **Return heading**: 1° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 11:12 in Christchurch, it's 00:12 in Derry)
- **Elevation difference**: 101 ft (LDY 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

### [City of Derry Airport (LDY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ldy-derry-city-of-derry-airport/1ef266de-c2b7-6462-9e92-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Derry, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGAE
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 55.040000, -7.160000
- Elevation: 22 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 11:12 in Christchurch, it's 00:12 in Derry.
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)
- [City of Derry Airport (LDY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ldy-derry-city-of-derry-airport/1ef266de-c2b7-6462-9e92-06bb2780ed98)
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