CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,929 km
3,063 miles
GDD
Gordon Downs
Australia
Distance
4,929 km
3,063 mi / 2,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC GDD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gordon Downs Airport
IATA Code CHC GDD
ICAO Code NZCH YGDN
City Christchurch Gordon Downs
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 800 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -18.680000, 128.590000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gordon Downs (GDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia is 4,929 kilometers (3,063 miles / 2,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 05:49 in Christchurch, it's 00:49 in Gordon Downs. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gordon Downs (GDD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 134° (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 Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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