CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,615 km
2,246 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
3,615 km
2,246 mi / 1,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
280°
west

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CHC TAQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code CHC TAQ
ICAO Code NZCH YTAR
City Christchurch Tarcoola
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -30.700000, 134.580000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 3,615 kilometers (2,246 miles / 1,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 04:50 in Christchurch, it's 02:20 in Tarcoola.

The return flight from Tarcoola (TAQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 124° (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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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