Airport Comparison
| BGJ | CHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Borgarfjordur eystri Airport | Christchurch International Airport |
| IATA Code | BGJ | CHC |
| ICAO Code | BIBF | NZCH |
| City | Borgarfjordur eystri | Christchurch |
| Country | Iceland | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 80 ft | 123 ft |
| Coordinates | 65.520000, -13.800000 | -43.490000, 172.530000 |
Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) in Borgarfjordur eystri, Iceland to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 17,535 kilometers (10,895 miles / 9,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.
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 Iceland with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:37 in Borgarfjordur eystri, it's 18:37 in Christchurch. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.