CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,385 km
10,802 miles
URE
Kuressaare
Estonia
Distance
17,385 km
10,802 mi / 9,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
319°
northwest

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CHC URE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kuressaare Airport
IATA Code CHC URE
ICAO Code NZCH EEKE
City Christchurch Kuressaare
Country New Zealand Estonia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Tallinn
Elevation 123 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 58.230000, 22.510000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kuressaare (URE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kuressaare Airport (URE) in Kuressaare, Estonia is 17,385 kilometers (10,802 miles / 9,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Estonia. 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 01:39 in Christchurch, it's 14:39 in Kuressaare. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuressaare (URE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). 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 Kuressaare Airport (URE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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