CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,721 km
7,904 miles
GBD
Great Bend
United States
Distance
12,721 km
7,904 mi / 6,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC GBD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Great Bend Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC GBD
ICAO Code NZCH KGBD
City Christchurch Great Bend
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,887 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 38.340000, -98.860000

Christchurch (CHC) to Great Bend (GBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) in Great Bend, United States is 12,721 kilometers (7,904 miles / 6,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:41 in Christchurch, it's 18:41 in Great Bend. With a 19-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 1,764 feet between the two airports. Great Bend Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Great Bend (GBD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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