CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,727 km
7,908 miles
SUY
Suntar
Russia
Distance
12,727 km
7,908 mi / 6,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC SUY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Suntar Airport
IATA Code CHC SUY
ICAO Code NZCH UENS
City Christchurch Suntar
Country New Zealand Russia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 62.190000, 117.640000

Christchurch (CHC) to Suntar (SUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Suntar Airport (SUY) in Suntar, Russia is 12,727 kilometers (7,908 miles / 6,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 04:26 in Christchurch, it's 00:26 in Suntar. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Suntar (SUY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 139° (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 Suntar Airport (SUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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