# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Tabas (TCX)

> 14,456 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,456 km / 8,982 mi / 7,805 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 282° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 121° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Iran
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -8.5h (When it's 14:11 in Christchurch, it's 05:41 in Tabas)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,189 ft (TCX 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

### [Tabas Airport (TCX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tcx-tabas-tabas-airport/1ef266df-7e09-6c92-80f1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tabas, Iran
- ICAO: OIMT
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 33.670000, 56.890000
- Elevation: 2,312 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 14:11 in Christchurch, it's 05:41 in Tabas.
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)
- [Tabas Airport (TCX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tcx-tabas-tabas-airport/1ef266df-7e09-6c92-80f1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)