CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,616 km
8,460 miles
SYS
Saskylakh
Russia
Distance
13,616 km
8,460 mi / 7,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC SYS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Saskylakh Airport
IATA Code CHC SYS
ICAO Code NZCH UERS
City Christchurch Saskylakh
Country New Zealand Russia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 71.930000, 114.080000

Christchurch (CHC) to Saskylakh (SYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Saskylakh Airport (SYS) in Saskylakh, Russia is 13,616 kilometers (8,460 miles / 7,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 03:00 in Christchurch, it's 23:00 in Saskylakh. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saskylakh (SYS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 133° (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 Saskylakh Airport (SYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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