# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Tabuk Airport (TUU)

> 15,764 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,764 km / 9,795 mi / 8,512 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 262° (west)
- **Return heading**: 125° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 22:56 in Christchurch, it's 13:56 in Tabuk Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,428 ft (TUU 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

### [Tabuk Airport (TUU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tuu-tabuk-airport/1ef266df-79f2-682a-a674-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tabuk Airport, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OETB
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 28.370000, 36.620000
- Elevation: 2,551 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 22:56 in Christchurch, it's 13:56 in Tabuk Airport.
With a 9-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)
- [Tabuk Airport (TUU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tuu-tabuk-airport/1ef266df-79f2-682a-a674-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)