# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Qiemo (IQM)

> 12,597 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,597 km / 7,827 mi / 6,802 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 128° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 16:53 in Christchurch, it's 12:53 in Qiemo)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,985 ft (IQM 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

### [Qiemo Airport (IQM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iqm-qiemo-qiemo-airport/1ef266e0-20f7-699a-a897-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Qiemo, China
- ICAO: ZWCM
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 38.150000, 85.530000
- Elevation: 4,108 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 16:53 in Christchurch, it's 12:53 in Qiemo.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Qiemo Airport (IQM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iqm-qiemo-qiemo-airport/1ef266e0-20f7-699a-a897-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)