# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Berdiansk (ERD)

> 16,573 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,573 km / 10,298 mi / 8,949 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 292° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 100° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Ukraine
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Elevation difference**: 48 ft (ERD 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

### [Berdyansk Airport (ERD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/erd-berdiansk-berdyansk-airport/1ef266df-e6bb-6132-b129-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Berdiansk, Ukraine
- ICAO: UKDB
- Timezone: Europe/Zaporozhye
- Coordinates: 46.810000, 36.760000
- Elevation: 171 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)
- [Berdyansk Airport (ERD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/erd-berdiansk-berdyansk-airport/1ef266df-e6bb-6132-b129-06bb2780ed98)
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