# Distance from Cherepovets (CEE) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 16,498 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,498 km / 10,251 mi / 8,908 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 81° (east)
- **Return heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 08:16 in Cherepovets, it's 17:16 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 254 ft (CHC is lower than CEE)

## Airports

### [Cherepovets Airport (CEE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cee-cherepovets-cherepovets-airport/1ef266df-e83c-697a-a0b2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cherepovets, Russia
- ICAO: ULWC
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 59.280000, 38.030000
- Elevation: 377 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 08:16 in Cherepovets, it's 17:16 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Cherepovets Airport (CEE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cee-cherepovets-cherepovets-airport/1ef266df-e83c-697a-a0b2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)