# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Gasmata Island (GMI)

> 4,673 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,673 km / 2,904 mi / 2,523 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 326° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 156° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Papua New Guinea
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 15:30 in Christchurch, it's 13:30 in Gasmata Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 100 ft (GMI is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://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

### [Gasmata Island Airport (GMI)](https://flightduration.online/airport/gmi-gasmata-island-gasmata-island-airport/1ef266de-9b51-6030-8593-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea
- ICAO: AYGT
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Coordinates: -6.270000, 150.330000
- Elevation: 23 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:30 in Christchurch, it's 13:30 in Gasmata Island.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gasmata Island Airport (GMI)](https://flightduration.online/airport/gmi-gasmata-island-gasmata-island-airport/1ef266de-9b51-6030-8593-06bb2780ed98)
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