CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,537 km
8,411 miles
SUH
Sur
Oman
Distance
13,537 km
8,411 mi / 7,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC SUH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sur Airport
IATA Code CHC SUH
ICAO Code NZCH OOSR
City Christchurch Sur
Country New Zealand Oman
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Muscat
Elevation 123 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 22.530000, 59.480000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sur (SUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sur Airport (SUH) in Sur, Oman is 13,537 kilometers (8,411 miles / 7,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 17:14 in Christchurch, it's 08:14 in Sur. 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 Sur (SUH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 128° (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 Sur Airport (SUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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