CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,634 km
2,258 miles
HGD
Hughenden Airport
Australia
Distance
3,634 km
2,258 mi / 1,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC HGD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hughenden Airport
IATA Code CHC HGD
ICAO Code NZCH YHUG
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 1,043 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -20.820000, 144.230000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hughenden Airport (HGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hughenden Airport (HGD) in Hughenden Airport, Australia is 3,634 kilometers (2,258 miles / 1,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 08:59 in Christchurch, it's 05:59 in Hughenden Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hughenden Airport (HGD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 140° (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 Hughenden Airport (HGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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