BUZ
Bushehr
Iran
14,657 km
9,107 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,657 km
9,107 mi / 7,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
124°
southeast

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BUZ CHC
Airport Name Bushehr Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BUZ CHC
ICAO Code OIBB NZCH
City Bushehr Christchurch
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 68 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 28.940000, 50.830000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Bushehr (BUZ) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bushehr Airport (BUZ) in Bushehr, Iran to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,657 kilometers (9,107 miles / 7,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Iran 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 13:48 in Bushehr, it's 23:18 in Christchurch. With a 9.5-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 Bushehr (BUZ) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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