# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Penza (PEZ)

> 16,084 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,084 km / 9,994 mi / 8,685 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 305° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 96° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 21:51 in Christchurch, it's 12:51 in Penza)
- **Elevation difference**: 491 ft (PEZ 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

### [Penza Airport (PEZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pez-penza-penza-airport/1ef266df-ec9f-672e-a8a6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Penza, Russia
- ICAO: UWPP
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 53.110000, 45.020000
- Elevation: 614 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 21:51 in Christchurch, it's 12:51 in Penza.
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)
- [Penza Airport (PEZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pez-penza-penza-airport/1ef266df-ec9f-672e-a8a6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)