BTG
Batangafo
Central African Republic
15,273 km
9,490 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
15,273 km
9,490 mi / 8,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BTG CHC
Airport Name Batangafo Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BTG CHC
ICAO Code FEGF NZCH
City Batangafo Christchurch
Country Central African Republic New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,378 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 7.310000, 18.310000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Batangafo (BTG) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batangafo Airport (BTG) in Batangafo, Central African Republic to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 15,273 kilometers (9,490 miles / 8,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Central African Republic 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 20:03 in Batangafo, it's 08:03 in Christchurch. With a 12-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 1,255 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Batangafo Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Batangafo (BTG) follows a heading of 220° (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 Batangafo Airport (BTG) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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