CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,743 km
9,161 miles
GCH
Gachsaran Airport
Iran
Distance
14,743 km
9,161 mi / 7,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
274°
west

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Airport Comparison

CHC GCH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gachsaran Airport
IATA Code CHC GCH
ICAO Code NZCH OIAH
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 123 ft 2,414 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 30.340000, 50.830000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) in Gachsaran Airport, Iran is 14,743 kilometers (9,161 miles / 7,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Iran. 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 23:21 in Christchurch, it's 14:51 in Gachsaran Airport. With a 8.5-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 2,291 feet between the two airports. Gachsaran Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Gachsaran Airport (GCH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Gachsaran Airport (GCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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