CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
19,034 km
11,827 miles
LYE
Lyneham
United Kingdom
Distance
19,034 km
11,827 mi / 10,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
337°
north northwest

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CHC LYE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport RAF Lyneham
IATA Code CHC LYE
ICAO Code NZCH EGDL
City Christchurch Lyneham
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 123 ft 513 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 51.510000, -1.990000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lyneham (LYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to RAF Lyneham (LYE) in Lyneham, United Kingdom is 19,034 kilometers (11,827 miles / 10,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Christchurch, it's 22:42 in Lyneham. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lyneham (LYE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and RAF Lyneham (LYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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