CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,149 km
2,578 miles
KRB
Karumba Airport
Australia
Distance
4,149 km
2,578 mi / 2,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KRB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Karumba Airport
IATA Code CHC KRB
ICAO Code NZCH YKMB
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.460000, 140.830000

Christchurch (CHC) to Karumba Airport (KRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Karumba Airport (KRB) in Karumba Airport, Australia is 4,149 kilometers (2,578 miles / 2,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 08:53 in Christchurch, it's 05:53 in Karumba Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Karumba Airport (KRB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 141° (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 Karumba Airport (KRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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