BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
6,445 km
4,005 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
6,445 km
4,005 mi / 3,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BUW CHC
Airport Name Betoambari Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BUW CHC
ICAO Code WAWB NZCH
City Bau Bau-Butung Island Christchurch
Country Indonesia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Makassar Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 164 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -5.490000, 122.570000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 6,445 kilometers (4,005 miles / 3,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia 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 18:55 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 23:55 in Christchurch. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 296° (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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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