# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Salekhard (SLY)

> 15,043 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,043 km / 9,347 mi / 8,123 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 97° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 19:47 in Christchurch, it's 12:47 in Salekhard)
- **Elevation difference**: 95 ft (SLY 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

### [Salekhard Airport (SLY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sly-salekhard-salekhard-airport/1ef266df-e9f1-6374-9c3a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Salekhard, Russia
- ICAO: USDD
- Timezone: Asia/Yekaterinburg
- Coordinates: 66.590000, 66.610000
- Elevation: 218 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 19:47 in Christchurch, it's 12:47 in Salekhard.
With a 7-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)
- [Salekhard Airport (SLY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sly-salekhard-salekhard-airport/1ef266df-e9f1-6374-9c3a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)