BNE to CHC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 2,498 km (1,552 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 35m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (CHC to BNE).
How far is it from Brisbane to Christchurch?
The great-circle distance between Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 2,498 km (1,552 mi, 1,349 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 BNE to CHC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CHC is roughly southeast of BNE.
How is the BNE to CHC route written in code?
The pair is written BNE-CHC in IATA codes and YBBN-NZCH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brisbane International Airport is BNE (YBBN), Christchurch International Airport is CHC (NZCH).
| BNE | CHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brisbane International Airport | Christchurch International Airport |
| ICAO code | YBBN | NZCH |
| Country | Australia | New Zealand |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 123 ft |
| Rank by connections | #104 | #402 |
YBBN starts with Y, the ICAO prefix for Australia; NZCH starts with N, the prefix for the South Pacific. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CHC sits 110 ft (34 m) higher than BNE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BNE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
| VA | Virgin Australia | VOZ | Virgin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: SQ.
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 Brisbane from Christchurch?
Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are 2,498 km (1,552 mi, 1,349 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BNE to CHC?
A typical nonstop flight between BNE and CHC takes about 3h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CHC from BNE?
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) lies roughly southeast of Brisbane International Airport (BNE).
Which airlines fly BNE to CHC?
2 airlines appear on the BNE-CHC route in the open dataset, including Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia.
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