CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,118 km
3,180 miles
CXQ
Christmas Creek Station Airport
Australia
Distance
5,118 km
3,180 mi / 2,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC CXQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Christmas Creek Station Airport
IATA Code CHC CXQ
ICAO Code NZCH YCRK
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -18.880000, 125.920000

Christchurch (CHC) to Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) in Christmas Creek Station Airport, Australia is 5,118 kilometers (3,180 miles / 2,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:48 in Christchurch, it's 01:48 in Christmas Creek Station Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 133° (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 Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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