# Distance from Aleppo (ALP) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 16,162 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,162 km / 10,042 mi / 8,727 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 116° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 273° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Syria) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 03:31 in Aleppo, it's 12:31 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,153 ft (CHC is lower than ALP)

## Airports

### [Aleppo International Airport (ALP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alp-aleppo-aleppo-international-airport/1ef266df-8463-634a-b876-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aleppo, Syria
- ICAO: OSAP
- Timezone: Asia/Damascus
- Coordinates: 36.180000, 37.220000
- Elevation: 1,276 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 03:31 in Aleppo, it's 12:31 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aleppo International Airport (ALP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alp-aleppo-aleppo-international-airport/1ef266df-8463-634a-b876-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)