# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Magadan (GDX)

> 11,669 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,669 km / 7,251 mi / 6,301 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 349° (north)
- **Return heading**: 164° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 14:08 in Christchurch, it's 13:08 in Magadan)
- **Elevation difference**: 451 ft (GDX 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

### [Sokol Airport (GDX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gdx-magadan-sokol-airport/1ef266df-e5c0-6e4e-9d46-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Magadan, Russia
- ICAO: UHMM
- Timezone: Asia/Magadan
- Coordinates: 59.910000, 150.720000
- Elevation: 574 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 14:08 in Christchurch, it's 13:08 in Magadan.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sokol Airport (GDX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gdx-magadan-sokol-airport/1ef266df-e5c0-6e4e-9d46-06bb2780ed98)
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