CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,877 km
9,244 miles
OMI
Omidiyeh
Iran
Distance
14,877 km
9,244 mi / 8,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
274°
west

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CHC OMI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Omidiyeh Airport
IATA Code CHC OMI
ICAO Code NZCH OIAJ
City Christchurch Omidiyeh
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 123 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 30.840000, 49.530000

Christchurch (CHC) to Omidiyeh (OMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Omidiyeh Airport (OMI) in Omidiyeh, Iran is 14,877 kilometers (9,244 miles / 8,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Iran. 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 08:17 in Christchurch, it's 22:47 in Omidiyeh. With a 9.5-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 Omidiyeh (OMI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Omidiyeh Airport (OMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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