BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
14,487 km
9,002 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,487 km
9,002 mi / 7,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
149°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

BZU CHC
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BZU CHC
ICAO Code FZKJ NZCH
City N/A Christchurch
Country DR Congo New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,378 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,487 kilometers (9,002 miles / 7,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 05:01 in Christchurch. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,255 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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