CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,791 km
2,977 miles
LNO
Leonora
Australia
Distance
4,791 km
2,977 mi / 2,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC LNO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Leonora Airport
IATA Code CHC LNO
ICAO Code NZCH YLEO
City Christchurch Leonora
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 1,217 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -28.880000, 121.310000

Christchurch (CHC) to Leonora (LNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Leonora Airport (LNO) in Leonora, Australia is 4,791 kilometers (2,977 miles / 2,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 03:40 in Christchurch, it's 22:40 in Leonora. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,094 feet between the two airports. Leonora Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Leonora (LNO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 124° (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 Leonora Airport (LNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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