# Distance from Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 5,123 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,123 km / 3,183 mi / 2,766 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 135° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 290° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 06:45 in Bedford Downs Airport, it's 10:45 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,627 ft (CHC is lower than BDW)

## Airports

### [Bedford Downs Airport (BDW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bdw-bedford-downs-airport/1ef266e0-0583-6cfe-b921-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bedford Downs Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YBDF
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -17.290000, 127.460000
- Elevation: 1,750 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 a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:45 in Bedford Downs Airport, it's 10:45 in Christchurch.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Bedford Downs Airport (BDW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bdw-bedford-downs-airport/1ef266e0-0583-6cfe-b921-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
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