# Distance from Burgas (BOJ) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 17,190 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,190 km / 10,681 mi / 9,282 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 104° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 280° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 03:06 in Burgas, it's 12:06 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 12 ft (CHC is lower than BOJ)

## Airports

### [Burgas Airport (BOJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/boj-burgas-burgas-airport/1ef266df-4332-6196-8e5b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Burgas, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBBG
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.570000, 27.520000
- Elevation: 135 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 03:06 in Burgas, it's 12:06 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Burgas Airport (BOJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/boj-burgas-burgas-airport/1ef266df-4332-6196-8e5b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)