CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,030 km
8,718 miles
RKT
Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
14,030 km
8,718 mi / 7,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
273°
west

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Airport Comparison

CHC RKT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
IATA Code CHC RKT
ICAO Code NZCH OMRK
City Christchurch Ras Al Khaimah
Country New Zealand United Arab Emirates
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Dubai
Elevation 123 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 25.610000, 55.940000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates is 14,030 kilometers (8,718 miles / 7,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:52 in Christchurch, it's 02:52 in Ras Al Khaimah. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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