CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
844 km
525 miles
GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
Distance
844 km
525 mi / 456 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC GBZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Great Barrier Aerodrome
IATA Code CHC GBZ
ICAO Code NZCH NZGB
City Christchurch Claris
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 123 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -36.240000, 175.470000

Christchurch (CHC) to Claris (GBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand is 844 kilometers (525 miles / 456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 06:11 in Christchurch, it's 06:11 in Claris.

The return flight from Claris (GBZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 196° (south southwest). 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 Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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