# Distance from Bajhang (BJH) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,313 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,313 km / 7,651 mi / 6,649 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 129° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 292° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nepal) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +6.25h (When it's 13:08 in Bajhang, it's 19:23 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,977 ft (CHC is lower than BJH)

## Airports

### [Bajhang Airport (BJH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bjh-bajhang-bajhang-airport/1ef266df-f2b0-6460-9254-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bajhang, Nepal
- ICAO: VNBG
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 29.540000, 81.190000
- Elevation: 4,100 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 13:08 in Bajhang, it's 19:23 in Christchurch.
With a 6.25-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bajhang Airport (BJH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bjh-bajhang-bajhang-airport/1ef266df-f2b0-6460-9254-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)