# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Srinagar (SXR)

> 13,096 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,096 km / 8,137 mi / 7,071 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 292° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 126° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → India
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -6.5h (When it's 04:52 in Christchurch, it's 22:22 in Srinagar)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,306 ft (SXR 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

### [Sheikh ul Alam Airport (SXR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sxr-srinagar-sheikh-ul-alam-airport/1ef266df-f263-6192-b989-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Srinagar, India
- ICAO: VISR
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 33.990000, 74.770000
- Elevation: 5,429 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 04:52 in Christchurch, it's 22:22 in Srinagar.
With a 6.5-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)
- [Sheikh ul Alam Airport (SXR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sxr-srinagar-sheikh-ul-alam-airport/1ef266df-f263-6192-b989-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)