# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Usharal (USJ)

> 13,429 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,429 km / 8,344 mi / 7,251 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 306° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 122° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Kazakhstan
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 06:53 in Christchurch, it's 23:53 in Usharal)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,171 ft (USJ 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

### [Usharal Airport (USJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/usj-usharal-usharal-airport/1ef266df-e3a4-6782-9213-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Usharal, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UAAL
- Timezone: Asia/Almaty
- Coordinates: 46.190000, 80.830000
- Elevation: 1,294 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 06:53 in Christchurch, it's 23:53 in Usharal.
With a 7-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)
- [Usharal Airport (USJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/usj-usharal-usharal-airport/1ef266df-e3a4-6782-9213-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)