CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,401 km
1,492 miles
KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
Distance
2,401 km
1,492 mi / 1,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
270°
west

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CHC KNS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport King Island Airport
IATA Code CHC KNS
ICAO Code NZCH YKII
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 123 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -39.880000, 143.880000

Christchurch (CHC) to King Island Airport (KNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia is 2,401 kilometers (1,492 miles / 1,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 08:38 in Christchurch, it's 06:38 in King Island Airport.

The return flight from King Island Airport (KNS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 109° (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 King Island Airport (KNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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