# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Igrim Airport (IRM)

> 15,091 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,091 km / 9,377 mi / 8,148 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 99° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 10:11 in Christchurch, it's 03:11 in Igrim Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 44 ft (IRM 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

### [Igrim Airport (IRM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/irm-igrim-airport/1ef266df-ea1f-627e-80d2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Igrim Airport, Russia
- ICAO: USHI
- Timezone: Asia/Yekaterinburg
- Coordinates: 63.200000, 64.440000
- Elevation: 79 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 10:11 in Christchurch, it's 03:11 in Igrim Airport.
With a 7-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)
- [Igrim Airport (IRM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/irm-igrim-airport/1ef266df-ea1f-627e-80d2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)