CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,673 km
2,904 miles
GMI
Gasmata Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,673 km
2,904 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC GMI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gasmata Island Airport
IATA Code CHC GMI
ICAO Code NZCH AYGT
City Christchurch Gasmata Island
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -6.270000, 150.330000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gasmata Island (GMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gasmata Island Airport (GMI) in Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea is 4,673 kilometers (2,904 miles / 2,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:09 in Christchurch, it's 04:09 in Gasmata Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gasmata Island (GMI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 156° (south 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 Gasmata Island Airport (GMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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