# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Izhevsk (IJK)

> 15,596 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,596 km / 9,691 mi / 8,421 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 312° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 97° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 15:39 in Christchurch, it's 07:39 in Izhevsk)
- **Elevation difference**: 408 ft (IJK 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

### [Izhevsk Airport (IJK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ijk-izhevsk-izhevsk-airport/1ef266df-ea37-6d60-b246-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Izhevsk, Russia
- ICAO: USII
- Timezone: Europe/Samara
- Coordinates: 56.830000, 53.460000
- Elevation: 531 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 15:39 in Christchurch, it's 07:39 in Izhevsk.
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)
- [Izhevsk Airport (IJK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ijk-izhevsk-izhevsk-airport/1ef266df-ea37-6d60-b246-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)