# Distance from Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 2,185 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,185 km / 1,358 mi / 1,180 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 114° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 278° (west)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 17:07 in Bairnsdale Airport, it's 19:07 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 42 ft (CHC is lower than BSJ)

## Airports

### [Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bsj-bairnsdale-airport/1ef266e0-068e-65ae-9a59-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bairnsdale Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YBNS
- Timezone: Australia/Hobart
- Coordinates: -37.890000, 147.570000
- Elevation: 165 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 a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:07 in Bairnsdale Airport, it's 19:07 in Christchurch.

## Related

- [Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bsj-bairnsdale-airport/1ef266e0-068e-65ae-9a59-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
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