# Distance from Batumi (BUS) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 16,049 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,049 km / 9,972 mi / 8,666 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 110° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 284° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Georgia) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 12:02 in Batumi, it's 20:02 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 18 ft (CHC is higher than BUS)

## Airports

### [Batumi International Airport (BUS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bus-batumi-batumi-international-airport/1ef266df-e546-62b6-816b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Batumi, Georgia
- ICAO: UGSB
- Timezone: Asia/Tbilisi
- Coordinates: 41.610000, 41.600000
- Elevation: 105 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 12:02 in Batumi, it's 20:02 in Christchurch.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Batumi International Airport (BUS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bus-batumi-batumi-international-airport/1ef266df-e546-62b6-816b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)