The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) in Illesheim Air Base, Germany is 18,500 kilometers (11,495 miles / 9,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:05 in Christchurch, it's 12:05 in Illesheim Air Base. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Illesheim Air Base (ILH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Illesheim Air Base (ILH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.