CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,228 km
9,462 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
15,228 km
9,462 mi / 8,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
282°
west northwest

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CHC RAS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code CHC RAS
ICAO Code NZCH OIGG
City Christchurch Rasht
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 123 ft -40 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 37.320000, 49.620000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 15,228 kilometers (9,462 miles / 8,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 11:36 in Christchurch, it's 02:06 in Rasht. 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 Rasht (RAS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 117° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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