# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Varandey Airport (VRI)

> 15,408 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,408 km / 9,574 mi / 8,320 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 87° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 14:09 in Christchurch, it's 05:09 in Varandey Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 84 ft (VRI is lower 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

### [Varandey Airport (VRI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vri-varandey-airport/1ef266df-e7ab-6998-b7d0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Varandey Airport, Russia
- ICAO: ULDW
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 68.850000, 58.200000
- Elevation: 39 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 14:09 in Christchurch, it's 05:09 in Varandey Airport.
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)
- [Varandey Airport (VRI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vri-varandey-airport/1ef266df-e7ab-6998-b7d0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)