# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Solovetsky Islands (CSH)

> 16,446 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,446 km / 10,219 mi / 8,880 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 69° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 16:27 in Christchurch, it's 07:27 in Solovetsky Islands)
- **Elevation difference**: 63 ft (CSH 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

### [Solovki Airport (CSH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/csh-solovetsky-islands-solovki-airport/1ef266df-e773-6070-a231-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Solovetsky Islands, Russia
- ICAO: ULAS
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 65.030000, 35.730000
- Elevation: 60 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 16:27 in Christchurch, it's 07:27 in Solovetsky Islands.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Solovki Airport (CSH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/csh-solovetsky-islands-solovki-airport/1ef266df-e773-6070-a231-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)