CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,148 km
2,578 miles
LTV
Lotus Vale
Australia
Distance
4,148 km
2,578 mi / 2,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC LTV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lotus Vale Airport
IATA Code CHC LTV
ICAO Code NZCH YLOV
City Christchurch Lotus Vale
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.050000, 141.380000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lotus Vale (LTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lotus Vale Airport (LTV) in Lotus Vale, Australia is 4,148 kilometers (2,578 miles / 2,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 23:04 in Christchurch, it's 20:04 in Lotus Vale. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lotus Vale (LTV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 142° (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 Lotus Vale Airport (LTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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