CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,556 km
2,831 miles
NSM
Norseman Airport
Australia
Distance
4,556 km
2,831 mi / 2,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC NSM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Norseman Airport
IATA Code CHC NSM
ICAO Code NZCH YNSM
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 263 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -32.210000, 121.750000

Christchurch (CHC) to Norseman Airport (NSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Norseman Airport (NSM) in Norseman Airport, Australia is 4,556 kilometers (2,831 miles / 2,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 02:25 in Christchurch, it's 21:25 in Norseman Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Norseman Airport (NSM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Norseman Airport (NSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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