# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Rijeka (RJK)

> 18,258 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,258 km / 11,345 mi / 9,858 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 284° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 92° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Croatia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 15:26 in Christchurch, it's 05:26 in Rijeka)
- **Elevation difference**: 155 ft (RJK 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

### [Rijeka Airport (RJK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rjk-rijeka-rijeka-airport/1ef266df-43d1-6598-acee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rijeka, Croatia
- ICAO: LDRI
- Timezone: Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates: 45.220000, 14.570000
- Elevation: 278 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 15:26 in Christchurch, it's 05:26 in Rijeka.
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)
- [Rijeka Airport (RJK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rjk-rijeka-rijeka-airport/1ef266df-43d1-6598-acee-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)