# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Siglufjordur (SIJ)

> 17,403 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,403 km / 10,813 mi / 9,397 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 12° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 339° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Iceland
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 02:58 in Christchurch, it's 14:58 in Siglufjordur)
- **Elevation difference**: 113 ft (SIJ 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

### [Siglufjordur Airport (SIJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sij-siglufjordur-siglufjordur-airport/1ef266de-9e4e-62c4-928e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Siglufjordur, Iceland
- ICAO: BISI
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates: 66.130000, -18.920000
- Elevation: 10 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 02:58 in Christchurch, it's 14:58 in Siglufjordur.
With a 12-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)
- [Siglufjordur Airport (SIJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sij-siglufjordur-siglufjordur-airport/1ef266de-9e4e-62c4-928e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)