BUS
Batumi
Georgia
16,049 km
9,972 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
16,049 km
9,972 mi / 8,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Tbilisi
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BUS CHC
Airport Name Batumi International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BUS CHC
ICAO Code UGSB NZCH
City Batumi Christchurch
Country Georgia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tbilisi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 105 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 41.610000, 41.600000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Batumi (BUS) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batumi International Airport (BUS) in Batumi, Georgia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 16,049 kilometers (9,972 miles / 8,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Georgia 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 13:59 in Batumi, it's 22:59 in Christchurch. With a 9-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 Batumi (BUS) follows a heading of 284° (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 Batumi International Airport (BUS) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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