CHC to MEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 2,414 km (1,500 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MEL to CHC).
How far is it from Christchurch to Melbourne?
The great-circle distance between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 2,414 km (1,500 mi, 1,304 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 CHC to MEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEL is roughly west of CHC.
How is the CHC to MEL route written in code?
The pair is written CHC-MEL in IATA codes and NZCH-YMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Christchurch International Airport is CHC (NZCH), Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML).
| CHC | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Christchurch International Airport | Melbourne Airport |
| ICAO code | NZCH | YMML |
| Country | New Zealand | Australia |
| Elevation | 123 ft | 434 ft |
| Rank by connections | #402 | #120 |
NZCH starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; YMML starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEL sits 311 ft (95 m) higher than CHC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CHC to MEL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| 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 Christchurch from Melbourne?
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are 2,414 km (1,500 mi, 1,304 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHC to MEL?
A typical nonstop flight between CHC and MEL takes about 3h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEL from CHC?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) lies roughly west of Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Which airlines fly CHC to MEL?
3 airlines appear on the CHC-MEL route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia.
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