# Distance from Akureyri (AEY) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 17,465 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,465 km / 10,852 mi / 9,430 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 340° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 11° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iceland) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 10:03 in Akureyri, it's 22:03 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 117 ft (CHC is higher than AEY)

## Airports

### [Akureyri Airport (AEY)](https://flightduration.online/airport/aey-akureyri-akureyri-airport/1ef266de-9d59-6d78-b032-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Akureyri, Iceland
- ICAO: BIAR
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates: 65.660000, -18.070000
- Elevation: 6 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://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

## 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 10:03 in Akureyri, it's 22:03 in Christchurch.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Akureyri Airport (AEY)](https://flightduration.online/airport/aey-akureyri-akureyri-airport/1ef266de-9d59-6d78-b032-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)