CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,653 km
8,484 miles
RNM
Ghaba
Oman
Distance
13,653 km
8,484 mi / 7,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
269°
west

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CHC RNM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Qarn Alam Airport
IATA Code CHC RNM
ICAO Code NZCH OOGB
City Christchurch Ghaba
Country New Zealand Oman
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Muscat
Elevation 123 ft 443 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 21.380000, 57.050000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ghaba (RNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) in Ghaba, Oman is 13,653 kilometers (8,484 miles / 7,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Oman. 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 05:59 in Christchurch, it's 20:59 in Ghaba. With a 9-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 Ghaba (RNM) 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 Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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