CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,670 km
3,523 miles
RBU
Roebourne
Australia
Distance
5,670 km
3,523 mi / 3,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
278°
west

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CHC RBU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Roebourne Airport
IATA Code CHC RBU
ICAO Code NZCH YROE
City Christchurch Roebourne
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -20.760000, 117.160000

Christchurch (CHC) to Roebourne (RBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Roebourne Airport (RBU) in Roebourne, Australia is 5,670 kilometers (3,523 miles / 3,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 03:15 in Christchurch, it's 22:15 in Roebourne. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Roebourne (RBU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 130° (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 Roebourne Airport (RBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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