# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Gagnoa (GGN)

> 15,858 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,858 km / 9,854 mi / 8,563 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 182° (south)
- **Return heading**: 178° (south)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Ivory Coast
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 10:38 in Christchurch, it's 22:38 in Gagnoa)
- **Elevation difference**: 609 ft (GGN is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Gagnoa Airport (GGN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ggn-gagnoa-gagnoa-airport/1ef266de-b760-65aa-ac42-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gagnoa, Ivory Coast
- ICAO: DIGA
- Timezone: Africa/Abidjan
- Coordinates: 6.130000, -5.950000
- Elevation: 732 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:38 in Christchurch, it's 22:38 in Gagnoa.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gagnoa Airport (GGN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ggn-gagnoa-gagnoa-airport/1ef266de-b760-65aa-ac42-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)