# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Osaka (ITM)

> 9,481 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,481 km / 5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 154° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 17:22 in Christchurch, it's 14:22 in Osaka)
- **Elevation difference**: 73 ft (ITM 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

### [Osaka International Airport (ITM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/itm-osaka-osaka-international-airport/1ef266df-8c56-6d86-960b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Osaka, Japan
- ICAO: RJOO
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 34.790000, 135.440000
- Elevation: 50 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 17:22 in Christchurch, it's 14:22 in Osaka.
The 3-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)
- [Osaka International Airport (ITM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/itm-osaka-osaka-international-airport/1ef266df-8c56-6d86-960b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)