CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,864 km
7,993 miles
DHM
Kangra Airport
India
Distance
12,864 km
7,993 mi / 6,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
291°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC DHM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kangra Airport
IATA Code CHC DHM
ICAO Code NZCH VIGG
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand India
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 123 ft 2,525 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 32.170000, 76.260000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kangra Airport (DHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kangra Airport (DHM) in Kangra Airport, India is 12,864 kilometers (7,993 miles / 6,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 India. 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 22:08 in Christchurch, it's 15:38 in Kangra Airport. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,402 feet between the two airports. Kangra Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 127° (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 Kangra Airport (DHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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