# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Baku (GYD)

> 15,344 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,344 km / 9,534 mi / 8,285 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 286° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 114° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Azerbaijan
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 17:32 in Christchurch, it's 09:32 in Baku)
- **Elevation difference**: 113 ft (GYD 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

### [Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gyd-baku-heydar-aliyev-international-airport/1ef266df-e466-66f2-9f06-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Baku, Azerbaijan
- ICAO: UBBB
- Timezone: Asia/Baku
- Coordinates: 40.470000, 50.050000
- Elevation: 10 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 17:32 in Christchurch, it's 09:32 in Baku.
With a 8-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)
- [Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gyd-baku-heydar-aliyev-international-airport/1ef266df-e466-66f2-9f06-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)