BCB
Blacksburg
United States
13,994 km
8,696 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
13,994 km
8,696 mi / 7,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BCB CHC
Airport Name Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BCB CHC
ICAO Code KBCB NZCH
City Blacksburg Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,120 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 37.200000, -80.400000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Blacksburg (BCB) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) in Blacksburg, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 13,994 kilometers (8,696 miles / 7,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in Blacksburg, it's 09:41 in Christchurch. With a 18-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 1,997 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Blacksburg (BCB) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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