CCW
Cowell Airport
Australia
3,256 km
2,023 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
3,256 km
2,023 mi / 1,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CCW CHC
Airport Name Cowell Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code CCW CHC
ICAO Code YCWL NZCH
City N/A Christchurch
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 39 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -33.670000, 136.890000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Cowell Airport (CCW) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cowell Airport (CCW) in Cowell Airport, Australia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 3,256 kilometers (2,023 miles / 1,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:00 in Cowell Airport, it's 10:30 in Christchurch.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Cowell Airport (CCW) follows a heading of 277° (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 Cowell Airport (CCW) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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