CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,536 km
3,440 miles
OCM
Boolgeeda Airport
Australia
Distance
5,536 km
3,440 mi / 2,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
276°
west

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CHC OCM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Boolgeeda Airport
IATA Code CHC OCM
ICAO Code NZCH YBGD
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -22.540000, 117.270000

Christchurch (CHC) to Boolgeeda Airport (OCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Boolgeeda Airport (OCM) in Boolgeeda Airport, Australia is 5,536 kilometers (3,440 miles / 2,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 03:19 in Christchurch, it's 22:19 in Boolgeeda Airport. 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 1,747 feet between the two airports. Boolgeeda Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Boolgeeda Airport (OCM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 129° (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 Boolgeeda Airport (OCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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