# Distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 15,444 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,444 km / 9,596 mi / 8,339 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 120° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 274° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iraq) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 15:03 in Baghdad, it's 00:03 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 9 ft (CHC is higher than BGW)

## Airports

### [Baghdad International Airport (BGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bgw-baghdad-baghdad-international-airport/1ef266df-83ea-6bfc-847d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Baghdad, Iraq
- ICAO: ORBI
- Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
- Coordinates: 33.260000, 44.230000
- Elevation: 114 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 15:03 in Baghdad, it's 00:03 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Baghdad International Airport (BGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bgw-baghdad-baghdad-international-airport/1ef266df-83ea-6bfc-847d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)