CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,236 km
2,011 miles
HWK
Hawker
Australia
Distance
3,236 km
2,011 mi / 1,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC HWK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Wilpena Pound Airport
IATA Code CHC HWK
ICAO Code NZCH YHAW
City Christchurch Hawker
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 123 ft 321 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -31.860000, 138.470000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hawker (HWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK) in Hawker, Australia is 3,236 kilometers (2,011 miles / 1,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 05:22 in Christchurch, it's 02:52 in Hawker.

The return flight from Hawker (HWK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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