# Distance from Aktyubinsk (AKX) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 15,198 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,198 km / 9,444 mi / 8,206 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 107° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 303° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Kazakhstan) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 08:26 in Aktyubinsk, it's 15:26 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 618 ft (CHC is lower than AKX)

## Airports

### [Aktobe Aliya Moldagulova International Airport (AKX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akx-aktyubinsk-aktobe-aliya-moldagulova-international-airport/1ef266df-e452-60bc-ae87-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aktyubinsk, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UATT
- Timezone: Asia/Aqtobe
- Coordinates: 50.250000, 57.210000
- Elevation: 741 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 08:26 in Aktyubinsk, it's 15:26 in Christchurch.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aktobe Aliya Moldagulova International Airport (AKX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akx-aktyubinsk-aktobe-aliya-moldagulova-international-airport/1ef266df-e452-60bc-ae87-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)