CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
938 km
583 miles
KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
Distance
938 km
583 mi / 507 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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CHC KAT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kaitaia Airport
IATA Code CHC KAT
ICAO Code NZCH NZKT
City Christchurch Kaitaia
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 123 ft 270 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -35.070000, 173.280000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kaitaia (KAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand is 938 kilometers (583 miles / 507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:53 in Christchurch, it's 04:53 in Kaitaia.

The return flight from Kaitaia (KAT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Kaitaia Airport (KAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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