Airport Comparison
| BND | CHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandar Abbas International Airport | Christchurch International Airport |
| IATA Code | BND | CHC |
| ICAO Code | OIKB | NZCH |
| City | Bandar Abbas | Christchurch |
| Country | Iran | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 123 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.220000, 56.380000 | -43.490000, 172.530000 |
Bandar Abbas (BND) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) in Bandar Abbas, Iran to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,100 kilometers (8,762 miles / 7,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.
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 Iran 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 23:47 in Bandar Abbas, it's 09:17 in Christchurch. With a 9.5-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 Bandar Abbas (BND) follows a heading of 274° (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 Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.