# Distance from Izmir (ADB) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 17,069 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,069 km / 10,606 mi / 9,217 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 112° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 271° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 04:40 in Izmir, it's 13:40 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 289 ft (CHC is lower than ADB)

## Airports

### [Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/adb-izmir-adnan-menderes-international-airport/1ef266df-589d-63e6-9e04-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Izmir, Turkey
- ICAO: LTBJ
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 38.290000, 27.160000
- Elevation: 412 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 04:40 in Izmir, it's 13:40 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/adb-izmir-adnan-menderes-international-airport/1ef266df-589d-63e6-9e04-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)