CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,725 km
7,907 miles
IXY
Kandla
India
Distance
12,725 km
7,907 mi / 6,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
279°
west

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CHC IXY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kandla Airport
IATA Code CHC IXY
ICAO Code NZCH VAKE
City Christchurch Kandla
Country New Zealand India
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 123 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 23.110000, 70.100000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kandla (IXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kandla Airport (IXY) in Kandla, India is 12,725 kilometers (7,907 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:25 in Christchurch, it's 17:55 in Kandla. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kandla (IXY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 129° (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 Kandla Airport (IXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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