CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,848 km
2,391 miles
PHQ
The Monument Airport
Australia
Distance
3,848 km
2,391 mi / 2,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC PHQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport The Monument Airport
IATA Code CHC PHQ
ICAO Code NZCH YTMO
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 949 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -21.810000, 139.920000

Christchurch (CHC) to The Monument Airport (PHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to The Monument Airport (PHQ) in The Monument Airport, Australia is 3,848 kilometers (2,391 miles / 2,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 00:20 in The Monument Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from The Monument Airport (PHQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (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 The Monument Airport (PHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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