# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Khoy (KHY)

> 15,649 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,649 km / 9,724 mi / 8,450 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 281° (west)
- **Return heading**: 115° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Iran
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -8.5h (When it's 16:13 in Christchurch, it's 07:43 in Khoy)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,858 ft (KHY 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

### [Khoy Airport (KHY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/khy-khoy-khoy-airport/1ef266df-7e65-66b4-89bc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Khoy, Iran
- ICAO: OITK
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 38.430000, 44.970000
- Elevation: 3,981 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 16:13 in Christchurch, it's 07:43 in Khoy.
With a 8.5-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)
- [Khoy Airport (KHY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/khy-khoy-khoy-airport/1ef266df-7e65-66b4-89bc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)