# Distance from Asaloyeh (AOY) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 14,420 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,420 km / 8,960 mi / 7,786 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 125° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 272° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iran) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8.5h (When it's 06:59 in Asaloyeh, it's 15:29 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 108 ft (CHC is higher than AOY)

## Airports

### [Asaloyeh Airport (AOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aoy-asaloyeh-asaloyeh-airport/1ef266df-7cf4-62ee-bfcb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Asaloyeh, Iran
- ICAO: OIBI
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 27.480000, 52.620000
- Elevation: 15 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 06:59 in Asaloyeh, it's 15:29 in Christchurch.
With a 8.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Asaloyeh Airport (AOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aoy-asaloyeh-asaloyeh-airport/1ef266df-7cf4-62ee-bfcb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)