BSM
Amol
Iran
14,979 km
9,307 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,979 km
9,307 mi / 8,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
118°
east southeast

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BSM CHC
Airport Name Bishe Kola Air Base Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BSM CHC
ICAO Code OINJ NZCH
City Amol Christchurch
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation -79 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 36.660000, 52.350000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Amol (BSM) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bishe Kola Air Base (BSM) in Amol, Iran to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,979 kilometers (9,307 miles / 8,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 04:50 in Amol, it's 14:20 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 Amol (BSM) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bishe Kola Air Base (BSM) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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