CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,603 km
3,481 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
5,603 km
3,481 mi / 3,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC USL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code CHC USL
ICAO Code NZCH YUSL
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Christchurch (CHC) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 5,603 kilometers (3,481 miles / 3,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 06:22 in Christchurch, it's 01:22 in Useless Loop Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 126° (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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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