CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,318 km
2,062 miles
LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
3,318 km
2,062 mi / 1,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
284°
west northwest

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CHC LGH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Leigh Creek Airport
IATA Code CHC LGH
ICAO Code NZCH YLEC
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 123 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -30.600000, 138.430000

Christchurch (CHC) to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia is 3,318 kilometers (2,062 miles / 1,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 23:07 in Christchurch, it's 20:37 in Leigh Creek Airport.

The return flight from Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 125° (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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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