BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
18,711 km
11,627 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
18,711 km
11,627 mi / 10,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
129°
southeast

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BJA CHC
Airport Name Soummam Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BJA CHC
ICAO Code DAAE NZCH
City Bejaia Christchurch
Country Algeria New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 20 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Bejaia (BJA) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 18,711 kilometers (11,627 miles / 10,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:36 in Bejaia, it's 09:36 in Christchurch. With a 12-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 Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Soummam Airport (BJA) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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