CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,089 km
2,541 miles
HIG
Highbury Airport
Australia
Distance
4,089 km
2,541 mi / 2,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
308°
northwest

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CHC HIG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Highbury Airport
IATA Code CHC HIG
ICAO Code NZCH YHHY
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -16.430000, 143.150000

Christchurch (CHC) to Highbury Airport (HIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Highbury Airport (HIG) in Highbury Airport, Australia is 4,089 kilometers (2,541 miles / 2,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 08:15 in Christchurch, it's 05:15 in Highbury Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Highbury Airport (HIG) 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 Highbury Airport (HIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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