# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Mahendranagar (XMG)

> 12,351 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,351 km / 7,675 mi / 6,669 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 290° (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 18:13 in Christchurch, it's 11:58 in Mahendranagar)
- **Elevation difference**: 527 ft (XMG 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

### [Mahendranagar Airport (XMG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xmg-mahendranagar-mahendranagar-airport/1ef266df-f31c-6e30-851c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mahendranagar, Nepal
- ICAO: VNMN
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 28.960000, 80.150000
- Elevation: 650 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 18:13 in Christchurch, it's 11:58 in Mahendranagar.
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)
- [Mahendranagar Airport (XMG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xmg-mahendranagar-mahendranagar-airport/1ef266df-f31c-6e30-851c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)