CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,031 km
7,476 miles
RTC
Ratnagiri Airport
India
Distance
12,031 km
7,476 mi / 6,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC RTC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ratnagiri Airport
IATA Code CHC RTC
ICAO Code NZCH VARG
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand India
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 123 ft 305 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 17.010000, 73.330000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) in Ratnagiri Airport, India is 12,031 kilometers (7,476 miles / 6,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 India. 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 04:00 in Christchurch, it's 20:30 in Ratnagiri Airport. With a 7.5-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 Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 131° (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 Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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