CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,752 km
7,303 miles
RUM
Rumjatar
Nepal
Distance
11,752 km
7,303 mi / 6,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
293°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC RUM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rumjatar Airport
IATA Code CHC RUM
ICAO Code NZCH VNRT
City Christchurch Rumjatar
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 123 ft 4,500 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 27.300000, 86.550000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rumjatar (RUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rumjatar Airport (RUM) in Rumjatar, Nepal is 11,752 kilometers (7,303 miles / 6,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 12:24 in Christchurch, it's 06:09 in Rumjatar. With a 6.25-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 4,377 feet between the two airports. Rumjatar Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Rumjatar (RUM) 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 Rumjatar Airport (RUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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