# Distance from Bubaque (BQE) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 16,346 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,346 km / 10,157 mi / 8,826 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 191° (south)
- **Return heading**: 165° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Guinea-Bissau) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 02:31 in Bubaque, it's 14:31 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (CHC is higher than BQE)

## Airports

### [Bubaque Airport (BQE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bqe-bubaque-bubaque-airport/1ef266de-e80d-6090-8606-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau
- ICAO: GGBU
- Timezone: Africa/Bissau
- Coordinates: 11.300000, -15.840000
- Elevation: 0 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 02:31 in Bubaque, it's 14:31 in Christchurch.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bubaque Airport (BQE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bqe-bubaque-bubaque-airport/1ef266de-e80d-6090-8606-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)