CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,601 km
9,694 miles
UUA
Bugulma
Russia
Distance
15,601 km
9,694 mi / 8,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC UUA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Bugulma Airport
IATA Code CHC UUA
ICAO Code NZCH UWKB
City Christchurch Bugulma
Country New Zealand Russia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Moscow
Elevation 123 ft 991 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 54.640000, 52.800000

Christchurch (CHC) to Bugulma (UUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Bugulma Airport (UUA) in Bugulma, Russia is 15,601 kilometers (9,694 miles / 8,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 09:18 in Christchurch, it's 23:18 in Bugulma. With a 10-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 Bugulma (UUA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Bugulma Airport (UUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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