BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,236 km
7,603 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
12,236 km
7,603 mi / 6,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Bogota
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BOG CHC
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BOG CHC
ICAO Code SKBO NZCH
City Bogota Christchurch
Country Colombia New Zealand
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 8,361 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Bogota (BOG) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,236 kilometers (7,603 miles / 6,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Colombia 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 03:27 in Bogota, it's 21:27 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 8,238 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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