# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Bourg/Ceyzeriat (XBK)

> 18,966 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,966 km / 11,785 mi / 10,241 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 78° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → France
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 02:45 in Christchurch, it's 16:45 in Bourg/Ceyzeriat)
- **Elevation difference**: 734 ft (XBK 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

### [Bourg-Ceyzeriat Airport (XBK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xbk-bourgceyzeriat-bourg-ceyzeriat-airport/1ef266df-494a-6b0a-85f4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bourg/Ceyzeriat, France
- ICAO: LFHS
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 46.200000, 5.290000
- Elevation: 857 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 02:45 in Christchurch, it's 16:45 in Bourg/Ceyzeriat.
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)
- [Bourg-Ceyzeriat Airport (XBK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xbk-bourgceyzeriat-bourg-ceyzeriat-airport/1ef266df-494a-6b0a-85f4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)