# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kaikoura Airport (KBZ)

> 147 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 147 km / 92 mi / 80 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 37° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 216° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (New Zealand)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 07:23 in Christchurch, it's 07:23 in Kaikoura Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 103 ft (KBZ is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Kaikoura Airport (KBZ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/kbz-kaikoura-airport/1ef266df-76e9-68b8-a592-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kaikoura Airport, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZKI
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -42.420000, 173.600000
- Elevation: 20 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kaikoura Airport (KBZ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/kbz-kaikoura-airport/1ef266df-76e9-68b8-a592-06bb2780ed98)
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