Airport Comparison
| BYW | CHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Blakely Island Airport | Christchurch International Airport |
| IATA Code | BYW | CHC |
| ICAO Code | 38WA | NZCH |
| City | Blakely Island | Christchurch |
| Country | United States | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 66 ft | 123 ft |
| Coordinates | 48.580000, -122.830000 | -43.490000, 172.530000 |
Blakely Island (BYW) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Blakely Island Airport (BYW) in Blakely Island, United States to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,019 kilometers (7,468 miles / 6,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.
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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:23 in Blakely Island, it's 05:23 in Christchurch. With a 21-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 Blakely Island (BYW) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Blakely Island Airport (BYW) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.