# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Stronsay (SOY)

> 18,242 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,242 km / 11,335 mi / 9,850 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 13° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 06:53 in Christchurch, it's 19:53 in Stronsay)
- **Elevation difference**: 84 ft (SOY 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

### [Stronsay Airport (SOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/soy-stronsay-stronsay-airport/1ef266de-c39a-66cc-b061-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Stronsay, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGER
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 59.160000, -2.640000
- Elevation: 39 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 06:53 in Christchurch, it's 19:53 in Stronsay.
With a 11-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)
- [Stronsay Airport (SOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/soy-stronsay-stronsay-airport/1ef266de-c39a-66cc-b061-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)