CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,745 km
2,949 miles
GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
Distance
4,745 km
2,949 mi / 2,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC GTE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Groote Eylandt Airport
IATA Code CHC GTE
ICAO Code NZCH YGTE
City Christchurch Groote Eylandt
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 123 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -13.970000, 136.460000

Christchurch (CHC) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia is 4,745 kilometers (2,949 miles / 2,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 23:16 in Christchurch, it's 19:46 in Groote Eylandt. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 141° (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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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