CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,163 km
2,587 miles
DRD
Dorunda Airport
Australia
Distance
4,163 km
2,587 mi / 2,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC DRD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Dorunda Airport
IATA Code CHC DRD
ICAO Code NZCH YDOR
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -16.560000, 141.810000

Christchurch (CHC) to Dorunda Airport (DRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Dorunda Airport (DRD) in Dorunda Airport, Australia is 4,163 kilometers (2,587 miles / 2,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 03:12 in Christchurch, it's 00:12 in Dorunda Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dorunda Airport (DRD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 142° (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 Dorunda Airport (DRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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