# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Makhachkala (MCX)

> 15,628 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,628 km / 9,711 mi / 8,438 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 111° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 12:19 in Christchurch, it's 03:19 in Makhachkala)
- **Elevation difference**: 111 ft (MCX is lower 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

### [Uytash Airport (MCX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcx-makhachkala-uytash-airport/1ef266df-e988-6d7e-a2ac-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Makhachkala, Russia
- ICAO: URML
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 42.820000, 47.650000
- Elevation: 12 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 12:19 in Christchurch, it's 03:19 in Makhachkala.
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)
- [Uytash Airport (MCX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcx-makhachkala-uytash-airport/1ef266df-e988-6d7e-a2ac-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)