BVE
Limousin
France
19,282 km
11,981 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
19,282 km
11,981 mi / 10,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Paris
Heading
80°
east

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BVE CHC
Airport Name Brive Souillac Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BVE CHC
ICAO Code LFSL NZCH
City Limousin Christchurch
Country France New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,016 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 45.040000, 1.490000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Limousin (BVE) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brive Souillac Airport (BVE) in Limousin, France to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 19,282 kilometers (11,981 miles / 10,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 France with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:48 in Limousin, it's 09:48 in Christchurch. With a 12-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 Limousin (BVE) follows a heading of 287° (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 Brive Souillac Airport (BVE) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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