CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,128 km
9,400 miles
KHD
Khoram Abad Airport
Iran
Distance
15,128 km
9,400 mi / 8,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
276°
west

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Airport Comparison

CHC KHD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Khoram Abad Airport
IATA Code CHC KHD
ICAO Code NZCH OICK
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 123 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 33.440000, 48.280000

Christchurch (CHC) to Khoram Abad Airport (KHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Khoram Abad Airport (KHD) in Khoram Abad Airport, Iran is 15,128 kilometers (9,400 miles / 8,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:56 in Christchurch, it's 04:26 in Khoram Abad Airport. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,659 feet between the two airports. Khoram Abad Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Khoram Abad Airport (KHD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Khoram Abad Airport (KHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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