# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Rochefort/Saint-Agnant (RCO)

> 19,437 km · estimated flight time 24h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,437 km / 12,078 mi / 10,495 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 24h
- **Heading**: 300° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → France
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 09:38 in Christchurch, it's 23:38 in Rochefort/Saint-Agnant)
- **Elevation difference**: 63 ft (RCO 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

### [Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport (RCO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rco-rochefortsaint-agnant-rochefort-saint-agnant-ba-721-airport/1ef266df-47a2-655a-881d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rochefort/Saint-Agnant, France
- ICAO: LFDN
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 45.890000, -0.980000
- Elevation: 60 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 09:38 in Christchurch, it's 23:38 in Rochefort/Saint-Agnant.
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)
- [Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport (RCO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rco-rochefortsaint-agnant-rochefort-saint-agnant-ba-721-airport/1ef266df-47a2-655a-881d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)