# Distance from Bamarni (BMN) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 15,721 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,721 km / 9,769 mi / 8,489 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 116° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 278° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iraq) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 02:07 in Bamarni, it's 11:07 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,332 ft (CHC is lower than BMN)

## Airports

### [Bamarni Airport (BMN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bmn-bamarni-bamarni-airport/1ef266df-83e3-6050-9a9b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bamarni, Iraq
- ICAO: ORBB
- Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
- Coordinates: 37.100000, 43.270000
- Elevation: 3,455 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 02:07 in Bamarni, it's 11:07 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bamarni Airport (BMN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bmn-bamarni-bamarni-airport/1ef266df-83e3-6050-9a9b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)