CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,148 km
7,548 miles
QBC
Bella Coola
Canada
Distance
12,148 km
7,548 mi / 6,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC QBC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Bella Coola Airport
IATA Code CHC QBC
ICAO Code NZCH CYBD
City Christchurch Bella Coola
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 123 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 52.390000, -126.600000

Christchurch (CHC) to Bella Coola (QBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Bella Coola Airport (QBC) in Bella Coola, Canada is 12,148 kilometers (7,548 miles / 6,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Christchurch, it's 13:47 in Bella Coola. With a 21-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 Bella Coola (QBC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 222° (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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Bella Coola Airport (QBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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