# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Pau/Pyrenees (Uzein) (PUF)

> 19,446 km · estimated flight time 24h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,446 km / 12,083 mi / 10,500 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 24h
- **Heading**: 271° (west)
- **Return heading**: 94° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → France
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 03:46 in Christchurch, it's 17:46 in Pau/Pyrenees (Uzein))
- **Elevation difference**: 493 ft (PUF 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

### [Pau Pyrenees Airport (PUF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/puf-paupyrenees-uzein-pau-pyrenees-airport/1ef266df-46e2-63a4-8e91-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Pau/Pyrenees (Uzein), France
- ICAO: LFBP
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 43.380000, -0.420000
- Elevation: 616 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 03:46 in Christchurch, it's 17:46 in Pau/Pyrenees (Uzein).
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)
- [Pau Pyrenees Airport (PUF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/puf-paupyrenees-uzein-pau-pyrenees-airport/1ef266df-46e2-63a4-8e91-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)