# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Skiros Island (SKU)

> 17,313 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,313 km / 10,758 mi / 9,348 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 270° (west)
- **Return heading**: 111° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 08:31 in Christchurch, it's 23:31 in Skiros Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 79 ft (SKU 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

### [Skiros Airport (SKU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sku-skiros-island-skiros-airport/1ef266df-4e9a-6704-8ff2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Skiros Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGSY
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 38.970000, 24.490000
- Elevation: 44 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 08:31 in Christchurch, it's 23:31 in Skiros Island.
With a 9-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)
- [Skiros Airport (SKU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sku-skiros-island-skiros-airport/1ef266df-4e9a-6704-8ff2-06bb2780ed98)
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