CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,570 km
2,218 miles
CXT
Charters Towers Airport
Australia
Distance
3,570 km
2,218 mi / 1,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC CXT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Charters Towers Airport
IATA Code CHC CXT
ICAO Code NZCH YCHT
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 955 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -20.040000, 146.270000

Christchurch (CHC) to Charters Towers Airport (CXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Charters Towers Airport (CXT) in Charters Towers Airport, Australia is 3,570 kilometers (2,218 miles / 1,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Christchurch, it's 01:46 in Charters Towers Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Charters Towers Airport (CXT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 143° (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 Charters Towers Airport (CXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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