# Distance from Maragheh (ACP) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 15,506 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,506 km / 9,635 mi / 8,372 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 116° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 280° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iran) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8.5h (When it's 06:36 in Maragheh, it's 15:06 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,273 ft (CHC is lower than ACP)

## Airports

### [Sahand Airport (ACP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acp-maragheh-sahand-airport/1ef266df-7e6e-6368-b947-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maragheh, Iran
- ICAO: OITM
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 37.350000, 46.130000
- Elevation: 4,396 ft

### [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

## 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 06:36 in Maragheh, it's 15:06 in Christchurch.
With a 8.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Sahand Airport (ACP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acp-maragheh-sahand-airport/1ef266df-7e6e-6368-b947-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)