# Distance from Bandirma (BDM) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 17,083 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,083 km / 10,615 mi / 9,224 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 109° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 275° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 10:50 in Bandirma, it's 19:50 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 47 ft (CHC is lower than BDM)

## Airports

### [Bandirma Airport (BDM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bdm-bandirma-bandirma-airport/1ef266df-5890-6754-a9a7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bandirma, Turkey
- ICAO: LTBG
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 40.320000, 27.980000
- Elevation: 170 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:50 in Bandirma, it's 19:50 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bandirma Airport (BDM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bdm-bandirma-bandirma-airport/1ef266df-5890-6754-a9a7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)