CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
514 km
319 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
514 km
319 mi / 277 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
221°
southwest

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CHC SZS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code CHC SZS
ICAO Code NZCH NZRC
City Christchurch Oban
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 123 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Christchurch (CHC) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 514 kilometers (319 miles / 277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Christchurch, it's 11:54 in Oban.

The return flight from Oban (SZS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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