CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
19,677 km
12,227 miles
RGS
Burgos
Spain
Distance
19,677 km
12,227 mi / 10,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
249°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC RGS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Burgos Airport
IATA Code CHC RGS
ICAO Code NZCH LEBG
City Christchurch Burgos
Country New Zealand Spain
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Madrid
Elevation 123 ft 2,945 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 42.360000, -3.620000

Christchurch (CHC) to Burgos (RGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Burgos Airport (RGS) in Burgos, Spain is 19,677 kilometers (12,227 miles / 10,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Christchurch, it's 15:13 in Burgos. 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 2,822 feet between the two airports. Burgos Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Burgos (RGS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Burgos Airport (RGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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