CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,199 km
1,367 miles
UEE
Queenstown Airport
Australia
Distance
2,199 km
1,367 mi / 1,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
265°
west

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CHC UEE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code CHC UEE
ICAO Code NZCH YQNS
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Hobart
Elevation 123 ft 264 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -42.080000, 145.530000

Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (UEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Queenstown Airport (UEE) in Queenstown Airport, Australia is 2,199 kilometers (1,367 miles / 1,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 03:59 in Christchurch, it's 01:59 in Queenstown Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown Airport (UEE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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