# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Lakenheath (LKZ)

> 18,858 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,858 km / 11,718 mi / 10,183 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 332° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 34° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 10:04 in Christchurch, it's 23:04 in Lakenheath)
- **Elevation difference**: 91 ft (LKZ 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

### [RAF Lakenheath (LKZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lkz-lakenheath-raf-lakenheath/1ef266de-c61c-660c-9fa5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lakenheath, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGUL
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 52.410000, 0.560000
- Elevation: 32 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 10:04 in Christchurch, it's 23:04 in Lakenheath.
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)
- [RAF Lakenheath (LKZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lkz-lakenheath-raf-lakenheath/1ef266de-c61c-660c-9fa5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)