CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,861 km
3,020 miles
KFG
Kalkgurung Airport
Australia
Distance
4,861 km
3,020 mi / 2,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KFG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kalkgurung Airport
IATA Code CHC KFG
ICAO Code NZCH YKKG
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 123 ft 646 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.430000, 130.810000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) in Kalkgurung Airport, Australia is 4,861 kilometers (3,020 miles / 2,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 23:59 in Christchurch, it's 20:29 in Kalkgurung Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (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 Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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