# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Basseterre (SKB)

> 14,104 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,104 km / 8,764 mi / 7,616 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 101° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 228° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Saint Kitts and Nevis
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 13:45 in Christchurch, it's 21:45 in Basseterre)
- **Elevation difference**: 47 ft (SKB 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

### [Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/skb-basseterre-robert-l-bradshaw-international-airport/1ef266df-e040-637a-8a7d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- ICAO: TKPK
- Timezone: America/St_Kitts
- Coordinates: 17.310000, -62.720000
- Elevation: 170 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 13:45 in Christchurch, it's 21:45 in Basseterre.
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)
- [Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/skb-basseterre-robert-l-bradshaw-international-airport/1ef266df-e040-637a-8a7d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)