CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
19,179 km
11,917 miles
GIB
Gibraltar
GI
Distance
19,179 km
11,917 mi / 10,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHC GIB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gibraltar Airport
IATA Code CHC GIB
ICAO Code NZCH LXGB
City Christchurch Gibraltar
Country New Zealand GI
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Madrid
Elevation 123 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 36.150000, -5.350000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gibraltar (GIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI is 19,179 kilometers (11,917 miles / 10,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 GI. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:31 in Christchurch, it's 14:31 in Gibraltar. With a 12-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 Gibraltar (GIB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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