CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,676 km
1,663 miles
LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
Distance
2,676 km
1,663 mi / 1,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC LHG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lightning Ridge Airport
IATA Code CHC LHG
ICAO Code NZCH YLRD
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Sydney
Elevation 123 ft 540 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -29.460000, 147.980000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 2,676 kilometers (1,663 miles / 1,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 10:01 in Christchurch, it's 08:01 in Lightning Ridge Airport.

The return flight from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 132° (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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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