# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Governor's Harbour (GHB)

> 13,570 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,570 km / 8,432 mi / 7,327 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 84° (east)
- **Return heading**: 233° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Bahamas
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 23:10 in Christchurch, it's 07:10 in Governor's Harbour)
- **Elevation difference**: 97 ft (GHB is lower 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

### [Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ghb-governors-harbour-governors-harbour-airport/1ef266df-6c4e-6700-abf8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Governor's Harbour, Bahamas
- ICAO: MYEM
- Timezone: America/Nassau
- Coordinates: 25.280000, -76.330000
- Elevation: 26 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 23:10 in Christchurch, it's 07:10 in Governor's Harbour.
With a 16-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)
- [Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ghb-governors-harbour-governors-harbour-airport/1ef266df-6c4e-6700-abf8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)