# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Qishn (IHN)

> 13,654 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,654 km / 8,484 mi / 7,373 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 260° (west)
- **Return heading**: 132° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Yemen
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 13:08 in Christchurch, it's 04:08 in Qishn)
- **Elevation difference**: 25 ft (IHN 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

### [Qishn Airport (IHN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ihn-qishn-qishn-airport/1ef266df-84c6-6558-adaa-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Qishn, Yemen
- ICAO: OYQN
- Timezone: Asia/Aden
- Coordinates: 15.420000, 51.680000
- Elevation: 98 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 13:08 in Christchurch, it's 04:08 in Qishn.
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)
- [Qishn Airport (IHN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ihn-qishn-qishn-airport/1ef266df-84c6-6558-adaa-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)