CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,769 km
2,964 miles
SBR
Saibai Island
Australia
Distance
4,769 km
2,964 mi / 2,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
314°
northwest

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CHC SBR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Saibai Island Airport
IATA Code CHC SBR
ICAO Code NZCH YSII
City Christchurch Saibai Island
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -9.380000, 142.620000

Christchurch (CHC) to Saibai Island (SBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia is 4,769 kilometers (2,964 miles / 2,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 04:24 in Christchurch, it's 01:24 in Saibai Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saibai Island (SBR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Saibai Island Airport (SBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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