# Distance from Bratsk (BTK) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,918 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,918 km / 8,027 mi / 6,975 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 130° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 04:59 in Bratsk, it's 08:59 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,487 ft (CHC is lower than BTK)

## Airports

### [Bratsk Airport (BTK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/btk-bratsk-bratsk-airport/1ef266df-e64d-6cd6-8e21-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bratsk, Russia
- ICAO: UIBB
- Timezone: Asia/Irkutsk
- Coordinates: 56.370000, 101.700000
- Elevation: 1,610 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 04:59 in Bratsk, it's 08:59 in Christchurch.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Bratsk Airport (BTK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/btk-bratsk-bratsk-airport/1ef266df-e64d-6cd6-8e21-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)