CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,838 km
1,763 miles
XTO
Taroom Airport
Australia
Distance
2,838 km
1,763 mi / 1,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC XTO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Taroom Airport
IATA Code CHC XTO
ICAO Code NZCH YTAM
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -25.800000, 149.900000

Christchurch (CHC) to Taroom Airport (XTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Taroom Airport (XTO) in Taroom Airport, Australia is 2,838 kilometers (1,763 miles / 1,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 00:32 in Christchurch, it's 21:32 in Taroom Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taroom Airport (XTO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 140° (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 Taroom Airport (XTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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