BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
11,734 km
7,291 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
11,734 km
7,291 mi / 6,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BIF CHC
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BIF CHC
ICAO Code KBIF NZCH
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,947 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 11,734 kilometers (7,291 miles / 6,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:11 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 11:11 in Christchurch. With a 20-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 3,824 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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