CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,955 km
3,079 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
4,955 km
3,079 mi / 2,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC NLS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code CHC NLS
ICAO Code NZCH YNIC
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 4,955 kilometers (3,079 miles / 2,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 23:18 in Christchurch, it's 18:18 in Nicholson Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 134° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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