# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Andros Island (SAQ)

> 13,417 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,417 km / 8,337 mi / 7,244 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 83° (east)
- **Return heading**: 233° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Bahamas
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 21:26 in Christchurch, it's 05:26 in Andros Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 118 ft (SAQ 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

### [San Andros Airport (SAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/saq-andros-island-san-andros-airport/1ef266df-6be8-60ea-bb54-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Andros Island, Bahamas
- ICAO: MYAN
- Timezone: America/Nassau
- Coordinates: 25.050000, -78.050000
- Elevation: 5 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 21:26 in Christchurch, it's 05:26 in Andros Island.
With a 16-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)
- [San Andros Airport (SAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/saq-andros-island-san-andros-airport/1ef266df-6be8-60ea-bb54-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)