BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
8,233 km
5,116 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
8,233 km
5,116 mi / 4,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Santiago
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BBA CHC
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BBA CHC
ICAO Code SCBA NZCH
City Balmaceda Christchurch
Country Chile New Zealand
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,722 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 8,233 kilometers (5,116 miles / 4,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:44 in Balmaceda, it's 22:44 in Christchurch. With a 16-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 1,599 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 139° (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 Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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