# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kyiv (KBP)

> 17,040 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,040 km / 10,588 mi / 9,201 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 298° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 90° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Ukraine
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 05:02 in Christchurch, it's 20:02 in Kyiv)
- **Elevation difference**: 304 ft (KBP 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

### [Boryspil International Airport (KBP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kbp-kyiv-boryspil-international-airport/1ef266df-e69d-6ee8-9bd5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kyiv, Ukraine
- ICAO: UKBB
- Timezone: Europe/Kyiv
- Coordinates: 50.340000, 30.890000
- Elevation: 427 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 05:02 in Christchurch, it's 20:02 in Kyiv.
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)
- [Boryspil International Airport (KBP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kbp-kyiv-boryspil-international-airport/1ef266df-e69d-6ee8-9bd5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)