CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,688 km
7,884 miles
JGA
Jamnagar
India
Distance
12,688 km
7,884 mi / 6,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC JGA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Jamnagar Airport
IATA Code CHC JGA
ICAO Code NZCH VAJM
City Christchurch Jamnagar
Country New Zealand India
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 123 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 22.470000, 70.010000

Christchurch (CHC) to Jamnagar (JGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Jamnagar Airport (JGA) in Jamnagar, India is 12,688 kilometers (7,884 miles / 6,851 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 05:16 in Christchurch, it's 21:46 in Jamnagar. 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 Jamnagar (JGA) 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 Jamnagar Airport (JGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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