BJW
Bajawa
Indonesia
6,290 km
3,909 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
6,290 km
3,909 mi / 3,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BJW CHC
Airport Name Soa Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BJW CHC
ICAO Code WATB NZCH
City Bajawa Christchurch
Country Indonesia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Makassar Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,454 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -8.710000, 121.060000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Bajawa (BJW) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soa Airport (BJW) in Bajawa, Indonesia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 6,290 kilometers (3,909 miles / 3,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:25 in Bajawa, it's 01:25 in Christchurch. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,331 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Soa Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Bajawa (BJW) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Soa Airport (BJW) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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