# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Igdir (IGD)

> 15,804 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,804 km / 9,820 mi / 8,534 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 283° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 113° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Turkey
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 16:12 in Christchurch, it's 07:12 in Igdir)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,978 ft (IGD 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

### [Igdir Airport (IGD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/igd-igdir-igdir-airport/1ef266df-5934-66d8-b714-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Igdir, Turkey
- ICAO: LTCT
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 39.980000, 43.880000
- Elevation: 3,101 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 16:12 in Christchurch, it's 07:12 in Igdir.
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)
- [Igdir Airport (IGD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/igd-igdir-igdir-airport/1ef266df-5934-66d8-b714-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)