Distance From Verkhnevilyuisk Airport to Christchurch International Airport, VHV - CHC Distance

The distance from Verkhnevilyuisk Airport (VHV) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 7923 miles or 12750 kilometers or 6880 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Verkhnevilyuisk ( Russia ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Verkhnevilyuisk and Christchurch takes around 18 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Verkhnevilyuisk Airport, Verkhnevilyuisk, Russia to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 18 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VHV - CHC

Kilometers		12750 km
Statute Miles		7923 miles
Nautical Miles		6880 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 12 minutes

Verkhnevilyuisk Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - VHV to CHC Flight Path

Location of Verkhnevilyuisk Airport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Verkhnevilyuisk, Russia and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VHV - CHC

Time difference between Verkhnevilyuisk (Russia) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 4 Hours.
Christchurch time is 4 Hours ahead of Verkhnevilyuisk.

Location	Local Time
Verkhnevilyuisk (Russia)	2025-12-15, 07:55:02 +09
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 11:55:02 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Verkhnevilyuisk Airport (VHV / UENI) Verkhnevilyuisk, Russia

Destination

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand