# Distance from Moscow (BKA) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 16,541 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,541 km / 10,278 mi / 8,932 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 87° (east)
- **Return heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 11:52 in Moscow, it's 20:52 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 304 ft (CHC is lower than BKA)

## Airports

### [Bykovo Airport (BKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bka-moscow-bykovo-airport/1ef266df-eb95-6ed2-9a61-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Moscow, Russia
- ICAO: UUBB
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 55.620000, 38.060000
- Elevation: 427 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 11:52 in Moscow, it's 20:52 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bykovo Airport (BKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bka-moscow-bykovo-airport/1ef266df-eb95-6ed2-9a61-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)