BXE
Bakel
Senegal
16,795 km
10,436 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
16,795 km
10,436 mi / 9,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
188°
south

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BXE CHC
Airport Name Bakel Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BXE CHC
ICAO Code GOTB NZCH
City Bakel Christchurch
Country Senegal New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 98 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Bakel (BXE) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 16,795 kilometers (10,436 miles / 9,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 Senegal 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 09:19 in Bakel, it's 22:19 in Christchurch. With a 13-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 Bakel (BXE) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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