# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Bugulma (UUA)

> 15,601 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,601 km / 9,694 mi / 8,424 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 308° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 99° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 18:12 in Christchurch, it's 09:12 in Bugulma)
- **Elevation difference**: 868 ft (UUA 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

### [Bugulma Airport (UUA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uua-bugulma-bugulma-airport/1ef266df-ec66-6f00-bfa8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bugulma, Russia
- ICAO: UWKB
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 54.640000, 52.800000
- Elevation: 991 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 18:12 in Christchurch, it's 09:12 in Bugulma.
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)
- [Bugulma Airport (UUA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uua-bugulma-bugulma-airport/1ef266df-ec66-6f00-bfa8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)