CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,378 km
3,342 miles
DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
Distance
5,378 km
3,342 mi / 2,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC DCN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport RAAF Base Curtin
IATA Code CHC DCN
ICAO Code NZCH YCIN
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.580000, 123.830000

Christchurch (CHC) to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia is 5,378 kilometers (3,342 miles / 2,904 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 05:47 in Christchurch, it's 00:47 in RAAF Base Curtin. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) 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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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