Distance From Phaplu Airport to Christchurch International Airport, PPL - CHC Distance

The distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 7311 miles or 11766 kilometers or 6349 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Phaplu ( Nepal ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Phaplu and Christchurch takes around 16 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Phaplu Airport, Phaplu, Nepal to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 16 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PPL - CHC

Kilometers		11766 km
Statute Miles		7311 miles
Nautical Miles		6349 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 48 minutes

Phaplu Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - PPL to CHC Flight Path

Location of Phaplu Airport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Phaplu to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Phaplu, Nepal and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Phaplu, Nepal and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PPL - CHC

Time difference between Phaplu (Nepal) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 7 Hours 15 Minutes.
Christchurch time is 7 Hours 15 Minutes ahead of Phaplu.

Location	Local Time
Phaplu (Nepal)	2026-01-29, 11:38:54 +0545
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-01-29, 18:53:54 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Phaplu Airport (PPL / VNPL) Phaplu, Nepal

Destination

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand