The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Yoshkar-Ola Airport (JOK) in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia is 15,932 kilometers (9,900 miles / 8,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Russia. 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 23:32 in Christchurch, it's 13:32 in Yoshkar-Ola. With a 10-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 Yoshkar-Ola (JOK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Yoshkar-Ola Airport (JOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.