BJC
Denver
United States
12,405 km
7,708 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,405 km
7,708 mi / 6,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BJC CHC
Airport Name Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BJC CHC
ICAO Code KBJC NZCH
City Denver Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,673 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 39.910000, -105.120000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Denver (BJC) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) in Denver, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,405 kilometers (7,708 miles / 6,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 14:28 in Denver, it's 10:28 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 5,550 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Denver (BJC) follows a heading of 55° (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 Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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