CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,374 km
10,796 miles
RWN
Rivne
Ukraine
Distance
17,374 km
10,796 mi / 9,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC RWN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rivne International Airport
IATA Code CHC RWN
ICAO Code NZCH UKLR
City Christchurch Rivne
Country New Zealand Ukraine
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 123 ft 755 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 50.610000, 26.140000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rivne (RWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rivne International Airport (RWN) in Rivne, Ukraine is 17,374 kilometers (10,796 miles / 9,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Ukraine. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Christchurch, it's 07:26 in Rivne. With a 11-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 Rivne (RWN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Rivne International Airport (RWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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