# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Petrozavodsk (PES)

> 16,636 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,636 km / 10,337 mi / 8,983 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 72° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 22:52 in Christchurch, it's 13:52 in Petrozavodsk)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (PES 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

### [Petrozavodsk Airport (PES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pes-petrozavodsk-petrozavodsk-airport/1ef266df-e80c-6996-aae5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Petrozavodsk, Russia
- ICAO: ULPB
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 61.890000, 34.150000
- Elevation: 151 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 22:52 in Christchurch, it's 13:52 in Petrozavodsk.
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)
- [Petrozavodsk Airport (PES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pes-petrozavodsk-petrozavodsk-airport/1ef266df-e80c-6996-aae5-06bb2780ed98)
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