# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF)

> 18,479 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,479 km / 11,482 mi / 9,978 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 78° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Germany
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 23:59 in Christchurch, it's 13:59 in Oberpfaffenhofen Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,824 ft (OBF 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

### [Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/obf-oberpfaffenhofen-airport/1ef266de-bd24-6ed2-bde3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Oberpfaffenhofen Airport, Germany
- ICAO: EDMO
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 48.080000, 11.280000
- Elevation: 1,947 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 23:59 in Christchurch, it's 13:59 in Oberpfaffenhofen Airport.
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)
- [Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/obf-oberpfaffenhofen-airport/1ef266de-bd24-6ed2-bde3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)