CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,252 km
2,642 miles
KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
4,252 km
2,642 mi / 2,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KCS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kings Creek Airport
IATA Code CHC KCS
ICAO Code NZCH YKCS
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 123 ft 615 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -24.420000, 131.840000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia is 4,252 kilometers (2,642 miles / 2,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 04:22 in Christchurch, it's 00:52 in Kings Creek Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 130° (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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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