# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Chernivtsi (CWC)

> 17,394 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,394 km / 10,808 mi / 9,392 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 293° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 91° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Ukraine
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Elevation difference**: 703 ft (CWC is higher 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

### [Chernivtsi International Airport (CWC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cwc-chernivtsi-chernivtsi-international-airport/1ef266df-e723-6516-9e41-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chernivtsi, Ukraine
- ICAO: UKLN
- Timezone: Europe/Uzhgorod
- Coordinates: 48.260000, 25.980000
- Elevation: 826 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.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chernivtsi International Airport (CWC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cwc-chernivtsi-chernivtsi-international-airport/1ef266df-e723-6516-9e41-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)