CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
17,280 km
10,737 miles
JAM
Yambol
Bulgaria
Distance
17,280 km
10,737 mi / 9,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
279°
west

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CHC JAM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Bezmer Air Base
IATA Code CHC JAM
ICAO Code NZCH LBIA
City Christchurch Yambol
Country New Zealand Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Sofia
Elevation 123 ft 509 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 42.450000, 26.350000

Christchurch (CHC) to Yambol (JAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Bezmer Air Base (JAM) in Yambol, Bulgaria is 17,280 kilometers (10,737 miles / 9,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 New Zealand with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:20 in Christchurch, it's 14:20 in Yambol. With a 11-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 Yambol (JAM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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