BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
13,537 km
8,411 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
13,537 km
8,411 mi / 7,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
135°
southeast

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BSA CHC
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BSA CHC
ICAO Code HCMF NZCH
City Bosaso Christchurch
Country Somalia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Bosaso (BSA) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 13,537 kilometers (8,411 miles / 7,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Bosaso, it's 04:41 in Christchurch. With a 10-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 Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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