# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Aurangabad (IXU)

> 12,073 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,073 km / 7,502 mi / 6,519 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 280° (west)
- **Return heading**: 131° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → India
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -6.5h (When it's 07:52 in Christchurch, it's 01:22 in Aurangabad)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,788 ft (IXU 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

### [Aurangabad Airport (IXU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixu-aurangabad-aurangabad-airport/1ef266df-eed2-6726-a190-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aurangabad, India
- ICAO: VAAU
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 19.860000, 75.400000
- Elevation: 1,911 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 07:52 in Christchurch, it's 01:22 in Aurangabad.
With a 6.5-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)
- [Aurangabad Airport (IXU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixu-aurangabad-aurangabad-airport/1ef266df-eed2-6726-a190-06bb2780ed98)
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