CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,318 km
7,654 miles
GMT
Granite Mountain
United States
Distance
12,318 km
7,654 mi / 6,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC GMT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Granite Mountain Air Station
IATA Code CHC GMT
ICAO Code NZCH PAGZ
City Christchurch Granite Mountain
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 123 ft 1,313 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 65.400000, -161.300000

Christchurch (CHC) to Granite Mountain (GMT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) in Granite Mountain, United States is 12,318 kilometers (7,654 miles / 6,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 06:53 in Christchurch, it's 08:53 in Granite Mountain. 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 1,190 feet between the two airports. Granite Mountain Air Station sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Granite Mountain (GMT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 200° (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 Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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