# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Neom Bay (NUM)

> 15,841 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,841 km / 9,843 mi / 8,553 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 260° (west)
- **Return heading**: 126° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 20:50 in Christchurch, it's 11:50 in Neom Bay)
- **Elevation difference**: 90 ft (NUM 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

### [Neom Bay Airport (NUM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/num-neom-bay-neom-bay-airport/1ef266df-799f-63aa-b7fe-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Neom Bay, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OENN
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 27.920000, 35.290000
- Elevation: 33 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 20:50 in Christchurch, it's 11:50 in Neom Bay.
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)
- [Neom Bay Airport (NUM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/num-neom-bay-neom-bay-airport/1ef266df-799f-63aa-b7fe-06bb2780ed98)
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