# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kauhava (KAU)

> 17,089 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,089 km / 10,619 mi / 9,227 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 56° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Finland
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 06:46 in Christchurch, it's 21:46 in Kauhava)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (KAU 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

### [Kauhava Airport (KAU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kau-kauhava-kauhava-airport/1ef266de-c169-6c68-98e1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kauhava, Finland
- ICAO: EFKA
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 63.130000, 23.050000
- Elevation: 151 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 06:46 in Christchurch, it's 21:46 in Kauhava.
With a 9-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)
- [Kauhava Airport (KAU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kau-kauhava-kauhava-airport/1ef266de-c169-6c68-98e1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)