# Distance from Bergamo (BGY) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 18,637 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,637 km / 11,580 mi / 10,063 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 86° (east)
- **Return heading**: 286° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 00:50 in Bergamo, it's 10:50 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 659 ft (CHC is lower than BGY)

## Airports

### [Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bgy-bergamo-bergamo-orio-al-serio-airport/1ef266df-508c-6490-b7aa-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bergamo, Italy
- ICAO: LIME
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 45.670000, 9.700000
- Elevation: 782 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 00:50 in Bergamo, it's 10:50 in Christchurch.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bgy-bergamo-bergamo-orio-al-serio-airport/1ef266df-508c-6490-b7aa-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)