# Distance from Amderma (AMV) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 15,273 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,273 km / 9,490 mi / 8,247 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 90° (east)
- **Return heading**: 332° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 06:07 in Amderma, it's 15:07 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 110 ft (CHC is higher than AMV)

## Airports

### [Amderma Airport (AMV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/amv-amderma-amderma-airport/1ef266df-e7a3-69be-a8b0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Amderma, Russia
- ICAO: ULDD
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 69.760000, 61.560000
- Elevation: 13 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 06:07 in Amderma, it's 15:07 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Amderma Airport (AMV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/amv-amderma-amderma-airport/1ef266df-e7a3-69be-a8b0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)