# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) (VDY)

> 11,631 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,631 km / 7,227 mi / 6,280 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 277° (west)
- **Return heading**: 132° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → India
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -6.5h (When it's 03:42 in Christchurch, it's 21:12 in Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW))
- **Elevation difference**: 1,547 ft (VDY 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

### [Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) (VDY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vdy-vijayanagar-aerodrome-jsw/1ef266df-f3d4-6a9e-8bd9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW), India
- ICAO: VOJV
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 15.170000, 76.630000
- Elevation: 1,670 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 03:42 in Christchurch, it's 21:12 in Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW).
With a 6.5-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)
- [Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) (VDY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vdy-vijayanagar-aerodrome-jsw/1ef266df-f3d4-6a9e-8bd9-06bb2780ed98)
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