# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Parnu (EPU)

> 17,272 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,272 km / 10,732 mi / 9,326 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 318° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 67° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Estonia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 10:49 in Christchurch, it's 01:49 in Parnu)
- **Elevation difference**: 76 ft (EPU 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

### [Parnu Airport (EPU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/epu-parnu-parnu-airport/1ef266de-c0d5-6ec8-b7cf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Parnu, Estonia
- ICAO: EEPU
- Timezone: Europe/Tallinn
- Coordinates: 58.420000, 24.470000
- Elevation: 47 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 10:49 in Christchurch, it's 01:49 in Parnu.
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)
- [Parnu Airport (EPU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/epu-parnu-parnu-airport/1ef266de-c0d5-6ec8-b7cf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)