AKL to CHC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 745 km (463 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (CHC to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Christchurch?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 745 km (463 mi, 402 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to CHC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CHC is roughly south of AKL.
How is the AKL to CHC route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-CHC in IATA codes and NZAA-NZCH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Christchurch International Airport is CHC (NZCH).
| AKL | CHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Christchurch International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | NZCH |
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 123 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #402 |
Both ICAO codes start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CHC sits 100 ft (30 m) higher than AKL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AKL to CHC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Christchurch?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are 745 km (463 mi, 402 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to CHC?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and CHC takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CHC from AKL?
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) lies roughly south of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to CHC?
2 airlines appear on the AKL-CHC route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand.
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