# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Sarmellek (SOB)

> 18,057 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,057 km / 11,220 mi / 9,750 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 89° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Hungary
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 15:19 in Christchurch, it's 05:19 in Sarmellek)
- **Elevation difference**: 285 ft (SOB 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

### [Sarmellek International Airport (SOB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sob-sarmellek-sarmellek-international-airport/1ef266df-4f4e-6790-8301-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sarmellek, Hungary
- ICAO: LHSM
- Timezone: Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates: 46.690000, 17.160000
- Elevation: 408 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 15:19 in Christchurch, it's 05:19 in Sarmellek.
With a 10-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)
- [Sarmellek International Airport (SOB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sob-sarmellek-sarmellek-international-airport/1ef266df-4f4e-6790-8301-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)