BNA
Nashville
United States
13,457 km
8,362 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
13,457 km
8,362 mi / 7,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNA CHC
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BNA CHC
ICAO Code KBNA NZCH
City Nashville Christchurch
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 599 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Nashville (BNA) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 13,457 kilometers (8,362 miles / 7,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 01:13 in Nashville, it's 20:13 in Christchurch. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 68° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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