CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
717 km
446 miles
TRG
Tauranga
New Zealand
Distance
717 km
446 mi / 387 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC TRG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tauranga Airport
IATA Code CHC TRG
ICAO Code NZCH NZTG
City Christchurch Tauranga
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 123 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -37.670000, 176.200000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tauranga (TRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tauranga Airport (TRG) in Tauranga, New Zealand is 717 kilometers (446 miles / 387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 04:58 in Christchurch, it's 04:58 in Tauranga.

The return flight from Tauranga (TRG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 204° (south southwest). 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 Tauranga Airport (TRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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