# Distance from Arkalyk (AYK) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 14,550 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,550 km / 9,041 mi / 7,856 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 112° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 306° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Kazakhstan) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 07:36 in Arkalyk, it's 14:36 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,143 ft (CHC is lower than AYK)

## Airports

### [Arkalyk North Airport (AYK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ayk-arkalyk-arkalyk-north-airport/1ef266df-e45a-6456-b7dd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UAUR
- Timezone: Asia/Almaty
- Coordinates: 50.320000, 66.950000
- Elevation: 1,266 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 07:36 in Arkalyk, it's 14:36 in Christchurch.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Arkalyk North Airport (AYK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ayk-arkalyk-arkalyk-north-airport/1ef266df-e45a-6456-b7dd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)