CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,961 km
7,432 miles
GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
Distance
11,961 km
7,432 mi / 6,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC GKH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gorkha Airport
IATA Code CHC GKH
ICAO Code NZCH VNGK
City Christchurch Gorkha
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 123 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 28.050000, 84.480000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gorkha (GKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal is 11,961 kilometers (7,432 miles / 6,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Nepal. 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 07:09 in Christchurch, it's 23:54 in Gorkha. With a 7.25-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 1,377 feet between the two airports. Gorkha Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Gorkha (GKH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 130° (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 Gorkha Airport (GKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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