# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Silgadi Doti (SIH)

> 12,313 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,313 km / 7,651 mi / 6,648 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 129° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Nepal
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -6.25h (When it's 15:53 in Christchurch, it's 09:38 in Silgadi Doti)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,977 ft (SIH 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

### [Silgadi Doti Airport (SIH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sih-silgadi-doti-silgadi-doti-airport/1ef266df-f2e8-66f8-b9bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Silgadi Doti, Nepal
- ICAO: VNDT
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 29.260000, 80.940000
- Elevation: 2,100 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 15:53 in Christchurch, it's 09:38 in Silgadi Doti.
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)
- [Silgadi Doti Airport (SIH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sih-silgadi-doti-silgadi-doti-airport/1ef266df-f2e8-66f8-b9bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)