CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,015 km
9,951 miles
GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
Distance
16,015 km
9,951 mi / 8,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

CHC GBK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gbangbatok Airport
IATA Code CHC GBK
ICAO Code NZCH GFGK
City Christchurch Gbangbatok
Country New Zealand Sierra Leone
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Freetown
Elevation 123 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 7.770000, -12.380000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gbangbatok (GBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone is 16,015 kilometers (9,951 miles / 8,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Sierra Leone. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Christchurch, it's 02:12 in Gbangbatok. With a 13-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 Gbangbatok (GBK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 186° (south). 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 Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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