CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,284 km
3,283 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
5,284 km
3,283 mi / 2,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC SHU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code CHC SHU
ICAO Code NZCH YSMP
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Christchurch (CHC) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 5,284 kilometers (3,283 miles / 2,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 01:43 in Christchurch, it's 22:13 in Smith Point Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 140° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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