# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Simara (SIF)

> 11,859 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,859 km / 7,369 mi / 6,403 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 292° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 131° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Nepal
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -6.25h (When it's 02:40 in Christchurch, it's 20:25 in Simara)
- **Elevation difference**: 327 ft (SIF 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

### [Simara Airport (SIF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sif-simara-simara-airport/1ef266df-f342-6950-adfb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Simara, Nepal
- ICAO: VNSI
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.160000, 84.980000
- Elevation: 450 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 02:40 in Christchurch, it's 20:25 in Simara.
With a 6.25-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)
- [Simara Airport (SIF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sif-simara-simara-airport/1ef266df-f342-6950-adfb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)