BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
11,810 km
7,339 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
11,810 km
7,339 mi / 6,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Harare
Heading
152°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

BFO CHC
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BFO CHC
ICAO Code FVCZ NZCH
City Chiredzi Christchurch
Country Zimbabwe New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Harare Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,421 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 11,810 kilometers (7,339 miles / 6,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Chiredzi, it's 11:55 in Christchurch. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,298 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Buffalo Range Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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