CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,843 km
7,980 miles
GBH
Galbraith Lake
United States
Distance
12,843 km
7,980 mi / 6,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC GBH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Galbraith Lake Airport
IATA Code CHC GBH
ICAO Code NZCH PAGB
City Christchurch Galbraith Lake
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 2,663 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 68.480000, -149.490000

Christchurch (CHC) to Galbraith Lake (GBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) in Galbraith Lake, United States is 12,843 kilometers (7,980 miles / 6,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:48 in Christchurch, it's 03:48 in Galbraith Lake. With a 22-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 2,540 feet between the two airports. Galbraith Lake Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Galbraith Lake (GBH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). 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 Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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