# Distance from Binghamton (BGM) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 14,593 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,593 km / 9,068 mi / 7,880 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 244° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +16h (When it's 11:48 in Binghamton, it's 03:48 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,513 ft (CHC is lower than BGM)

## Airports

### [Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bgm-binghamton-greater-binghamtonedwin-a-link-field/1ef266df-106b-6a6e-be2f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Binghamton, United States
- ICAO: KBGM
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 42.210000, -75.980000
- Elevation: 1,636 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 11:48 in Binghamton, it's 03:48 in Christchurch.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bgm-binghamton-greater-binghamtonedwin-a-link-field/1ef266df-106b-6a6e-be2f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)