# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Zaporizhzhia (OZH)

> 16,699 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,699 km / 10,376 mi / 9,017 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 294° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 98° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Ukraine
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Elevation difference**: 250 ft (OZH 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

### [Zaporizhzhia International Airport (OZH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ozh-zaporizhzhia-zaporizhzhia-international-airport/1ef266df-e6c3-679c-9e1c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- ICAO: UKDE
- Timezone: Europe/Zaporozhye
- Coordinates: 47.870000, 35.320000
- Elevation: 373 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.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zaporizhzhia International Airport (OZH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ozh-zaporizhzhia-zaporizhzhia-international-airport/1ef266df-e6c3-679c-9e1c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)