BMK
Borkum
Germany
18,487 km
11,487 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
18,487 km
11,487 mi / 9,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
48°
northeast

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BMK CHC
Airport Name Borkum Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BMK CHC
ICAO Code EDWR NZCH
City Borkum Christchurch
Country Germany New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 53.600000, 6.710000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Borkum (BMK) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borkum Airport (BMK) in Borkum, Germany to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 18,487 kilometers (11,487 miles / 9,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:57 in Borkum, it's 21:57 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 Borkum (BMK) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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