BGM
Binghamton
United States
14,593 km
9,068 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,593 km
9,068 mi / 7,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BGM CHC
Airport Name Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BGM CHC
ICAO Code KBGM NZCH
City Binghamton Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,636 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -75.980000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Binghamton (BGM) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM) in Binghamton, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,593 kilometers (9,068 miles / 7,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 04:00 in Binghamton, it's 22:00 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 1,513 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Binghamton (BGM) follows a heading of 66° (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 Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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