CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,002 km
1,865 miles
GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
Distance
3,002 km
1,865 mi / 1,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC GKL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Great Keppel Is Airport
IATA Code CHC GKL
ICAO Code NZCH YGKL
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Lindeman
Elevation 123 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -23.180000, 150.940000

Christchurch (CHC) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia is 3,002 kilometers (1,865 miles / 1,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 08:41 in Christchurch, it's 05:41 in Great Keppel Is Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 144° (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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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