CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
7,646 km
4,751 miles
LDU
Lahad Datu
Malaysia
Distance
7,646 km
4,751 mi / 4,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC LDU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lahad Datu Airport
IATA Code CHC LDU
ICAO Code NZCH WBKD
City Christchurch Lahad Datu
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 123 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 5.030000, 118.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lahad Datu (LDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia is 7,646 kilometers (4,751 miles / 4,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:10 in Christchurch, it's 22:10 in Lahad Datu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lahad Datu (LDU) 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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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