BWF
Barrow-in-Furness
United Kingdom
18,793 km
11,677 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
18,793 km
11,677 mi / 10,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
16°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

BWF CHC
Airport Name Barrow Walney Island Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BWF CHC
ICAO Code EGNL NZCH
City Barrow-in-Furness Christchurch
Country United Kingdom New Zealand
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 173 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 54.130000, -3.260000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Barrow-in-Furness (BWF) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF) in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 18,793 kilometers (11,677 miles / 10,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 United Kingdom 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 00:35 in Barrow-in-Furness, it's 11:35 in Christchurch. With a 11-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 Barrow-in-Furness (BWF) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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