Airport Comparison
| BKS | CHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport | Christchurch International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKS | CHC |
| ICAO Code | WIPL | NZCH |
| City | Bengkulu-Sumatra Island | Christchurch |
| Country | Indonesia | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 123 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.860000, 102.340000 | -43.490000, 172.530000 |
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 8,122 kilometers (5,047 miles / 4,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Indonesia with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:02 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 00:02 in Christchurch. With a 6-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 Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.