CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,709 km
6,654 miles
GAN
Gan
Maldives
Distance
10,709 km
6,654 mi / 5,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC GAN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gan International Airport
IATA Code CHC GAN
ICAO Code NZCH VRMG
City Christchurch Gan
Country New Zealand Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Maldives
Elevation 123 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -0.690000, 73.160000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gan (GAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives is 10,709 kilometers (6,654 miles / 5,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Maldives. 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 01:52 in Christchurch, it's 17:52 in Gan. With a 8-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 Gan (GAN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 134° (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 Gan International Airport (GAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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