CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,040 km
9,967 miles
KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
Distance
16,040 km
9,967 mi / 8,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

CHC KBS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Bo Airport
IATA Code CHC KBS
ICAO Code NZCH GFBO
City Christchurch Bo
Country New Zealand Sierra Leone
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Freetown
Elevation 123 ft 328 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 7.940000, -11.760000

Christchurch (CHC) to Bo (KBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone is 16,040 kilometers (9,967 miles / 8,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:44 in Christchurch, it's 15:44 in Bo. With a 13-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 Bo (KBS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 185° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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