# Distance from Bratislava (BTS) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 18,043 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,043 km / 11,211 mi / 9,742 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 84° (east)
- **Return heading**: 294° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Slovakia) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 09:17 in Bratislava, it's 19:17 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 313 ft (CHC is lower than BTS)

## Airports

### [M. R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/bts-bratislava-m-r-stefanik-airport/1ef266df-59f4-65d2-8417-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bratislava, Slovakia
- ICAO: LZIB
- Timezone: Europe/Bratislava
- Coordinates: 48.170000, 17.210000
- Elevation: 436 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 09:17 in Bratislava, it's 19:17 in Christchurch.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [M. R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/bts-bratislava-m-r-stefanik-airport/1ef266df-59f4-65d2-8417-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)