# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Milan (LIN)

> 18,671 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,671 km / 11,601 mi / 10,081 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 285° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 87° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Italy
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 09:05 in Christchurch, it's 23:05 in Milan)
- **Elevation difference**: 230 ft (LIN 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

### [Linate Airport (LIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lin-milan-linate-airport/1ef266df-509e-676c-b363-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Milan, Italy
- ICAO: LIML
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 45.450000, 9.280000
- Elevation: 353 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 09:05 in Christchurch, it's 23:05 in Milan.
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)
- [Linate Airport (LIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lin-milan-linate-airport/1ef266df-509e-676c-b363-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)