# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Ngawal (NGX)

> 12,033 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,033 km / 7,477 mi / 6,497 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 293° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 130° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Nepal
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -6.25h (When it's 19:17 in Christchurch, it's 13:02 in Ngawal)
- **Elevation difference**: 10,878 ft (NGX 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

### [Manang Airport (NGX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ngx-ngawal-manang-airport/1ef266df-f315-631a-9800-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ngawal, Nepal
- ICAO: VNMA
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 28.640000, 84.090000
- Elevation: 11,001 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 19:17 in Christchurch, it's 13:02 in Ngawal.
With a 6.25-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)
- [Manang Airport (NGX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ngx-ngawal-manang-airport/1ef266df-f315-631a-9800-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)