# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Steamboat Springs (SBS)

> 12,334 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,334 km / 7,664 mi / 6,660 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 53° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 230° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -18h (When it's 16:35 in Christchurch, it's 22:35 in Steamboat Springs)
- **Elevation difference**: 6,759 ft (SBS 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

### [Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sbs-steamboat-springs-steamboat-springsbob-adams-field/1ef266df-378d-64ee-9b48-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Steamboat Springs, United States
- ICAO: KSBS
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 40.520000, -106.870000
- Elevation: 6,882 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 16:35 in Christchurch, it's 22:35 in Steamboat Springs.
With a 18-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)
- [Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sbs-steamboat-springs-steamboat-springsbob-adams-field/1ef266df-378d-64ee-9b48-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)