CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,119 km
8,152 miles
KRY
Karamay
China
Distance
13,119 km
8,152 mi / 7,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
307°
northwest

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CHC KRY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Karamay Airport
IATA Code CHC KRY
ICAO Code NZCH ZWKM
City Christchurch Karamay
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 45.470000, 84.950000

Christchurch (CHC) to Karamay (KRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Karamay Airport (KRY) in Karamay, China is 13,119 kilometers (8,152 miles / 7,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:00 in Christchurch, it's 03:00 in Karamay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Karamay (KRY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). 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 Karamay Airport (KRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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