CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,704 km
7,894 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
12,704 km
7,894 mi / 6,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC ULK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code CHC ULK
ICAO Code NZCH UERL
City Christchurch Lensk
Country New Zealand Russia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 123 ft 801 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 60.720000, 114.830000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 12,704 kilometers (7,894 miles / 6,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:15 in Christchurch, it's 04:15 in Lensk. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lensk (ULK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 138° (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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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