CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,058 km
1,900 miles
PEA
Ironstone
Australia
Distance
3,058 km
1,900 mi / 1,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC PEA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Penneshaw Airport
IATA Code CHC PEA
ICAO Code NZCH YPSH
City Christchurch Ironstone
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -35.760000, 137.960000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ironstone (PEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Penneshaw Airport (PEA) in Ironstone, Australia is 3,058 kilometers (1,900 miles / 1,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 03:20 in Christchurch, it's 00:50 in Ironstone.

The return flight from Ironstone (PEA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 117° (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 Penneshaw Airport (PEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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