CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,407 km
1,496 miles
FRB
Forbes
Australia
Distance
2,407 km
1,496 mi / 1,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC FRB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Forbes Airport
IATA Code CHC FRB
ICAO Code NZCH YFBS
City Christchurch Forbes
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Sydney
Elevation 123 ft 760 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -33.360000, 147.940000

Christchurch (CHC) to Forbes (FRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia is 2,407 kilometers (1,496 miles / 1,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 13:57 in Christchurch, it's 11:57 in Forbes.

The return flight from Forbes (FRB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 125° (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 Forbes Airport (FRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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