BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
9,010 km
5,599 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
9,010 km
5,599 mi / 4,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
136°
southeast

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BWH CHC
Airport Name Butterworth Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BWH CHC
ICAO Code WMKB NZCH
City Butterworth Christchurch
Country Malaysia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 11 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 5.470000, 100.390000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Butterworth (BWH) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 9,010 kilometers (5,599 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Malaysia 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 10:56 in Butterworth, it's 15:56 in Christchurch. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Butterworth (BWH) follows a heading of 286° (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 Butterworth Airport (BWH) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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