CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,951 km
8,669 miles
RMB
Buraimi
Oman
Distance
13,951 km
8,669 mi / 7,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
271°
west

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CHC RMB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Buraimi Airport
IATA Code CHC RMB
ICAO Code NZCH OOBR
City Christchurch Buraimi
Country New Zealand Oman
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Muscat
Elevation 123 ft 970 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 24.230000, 55.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to Buraimi (RMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Buraimi Airport (RMB) in Buraimi, Oman is 13,951 kilometers (8,669 miles / 7,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Oman. 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 16:50 in Christchurch, it's 07:50 in Buraimi. With a 9-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 Buraimi (RMB) 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 Buraimi Airport (RMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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