# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Sirjan Airport (SYJ)

> 14,305 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,305 km / 8,889 mi / 7,724 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 276° (west)
- **Return heading**: 124° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Iran
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -8.5h (When it's 05:55 in Christchurch, it's 21:25 in Sirjan Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,723 ft (SYJ 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

### [Sirjan Airport (SYJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syj-sirjan-airport/1ef266df-7de0-66f8-b150-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sirjan Airport, Iran
- ICAO: OIKY
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 29.550000, 55.670000
- Elevation: 5,846 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 05:55 in Christchurch, it's 21:25 in Sirjan Airport.
With a 8.5-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)
- [Sirjan Airport (SYJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syj-sirjan-airport/1ef266df-7de0-66f8-b150-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)