# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Changzhi (CIH)

> 10,704 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,704 km / 6,651 mi / 5,780 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 141° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 22:31 in Christchurch, it's 18:31 in Changzhi)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (CIH is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [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

### [Changzhi Airport (CIH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cih-changzhi-changzhi-airport/1ef266e0-1e19-66e2-befa-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Changzhi, China
- ICAO: ZBCZ
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 36.250000, 113.130000
- Elevation: 0 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 22:31 in Christchurch, it's 18:31 in Changzhi.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Changzhi Airport (CIH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cih-changzhi-changzhi-airport/1ef266e0-1e19-66e2-befa-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)