AYJ
Ayodhya
India
12,043 km
7,483 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,043 km
7,483 mi / 6,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AYJ CHC
Airport Name Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AYJ CHC
ICAO Code VEAY NZCH
City Ayodhya Christchurch
Country India New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 335 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 26.750000, 82.150000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Ayodhya (AYJ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) in Ayodhya, India to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,043 kilometers (7,483 miles / 6,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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.

This is an international route connecting India with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:04 in Ayodhya, it's 00:34 in Christchurch. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Ayodhya (AYJ) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.