BFJ
Bijie
China
10,416 km
6,472 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
10,416 km
6,472 mi / 5,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BFJ CHC
Airport Name Bijie Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BFJ CHC
ICAO Code ZUBJ NZCH
City Bijie Christchurch
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,448 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 27.270000, 105.470000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Bijie (BFJ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bijie Airport (BFJ) in Bijie, China to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 10,416 kilometers (6,472 miles / 5,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 China with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Bijie, it's 14:18 in Christchurch. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,325 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Bijie Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Bijie (BFJ) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bijie Airport (BFJ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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