# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT)

> 14,030 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,030 km / 8,718 mi / 7,576 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 273° (west)
- **Return heading**: 127° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United Arab Emirates
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 10:52 in Christchurch, it's 02:52 in Ras Al Khaimah)
- **Elevation difference**: 21 ft (RKT 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

### [Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rkt-ras-al-khaimah-ras-al-khaimah-international-airport/1ef266df-80c4-67fc-a7d4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMRK
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 25.610000, 55.940000
- Elevation: 102 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 10:52 in Christchurch, it's 02:52 in Ras Al Khaimah.
With a 8-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)
- [Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rkt-ras-al-khaimah-ras-al-khaimah-international-airport/1ef266df-80c4-67fc-a7d4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)