# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Pantnagar (PGH)

> 12,407 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,407 km / 7,710 mi / 6,699 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 290° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 129° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → India
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -6.5h (When it's 06:40 in Christchurch, it's 00:10 in Pantnagar)
- **Elevation difference**: 646 ft (PGH 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

### [Pantnagar Airport (PGH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pgh-pantnagar-pantnagar-airport/1ef266df-f24e-617a-b191-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Pantnagar, India
- ICAO: VIPT
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 29.030000, 79.470000
- Elevation: 769 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 06:40 in Christchurch, it's 00:10 in Pantnagar.
With a 6.5-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)
- [Pantnagar Airport (PGH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pgh-pantnagar-pantnagar-airport/1ef266df-f24e-617a-b191-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)