CHC to OOL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is 2,406 km (1,495 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (OOL to CHC).
How far is it from Christchurch to Gold Coast?
The great-circle distance between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is 2,406 km (1,495 mi, 1,299 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 OOL?
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. OOL is roughly northwest of CHC.
How is the CHC to OOL route written in code?
The pair is written CHC-OOL in IATA codes and NZCH-YBCG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Christchurch International Airport is CHC (NZCH), Gold Coast Airport is OOL (YBCG).
| CHC | OOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Christchurch International Airport | Gold Coast Airport |
| ICAO code | NZCH | YBCG |
| Country | New Zealand | Australia |
| Elevation | 123 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #402 | #491 |
NZCH starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; YBCG starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
OOL sits 102 ft (31 m) lower than CHC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CHC to OOL
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 |
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 Gold Coast?
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) are 2,406 km (1,495 mi, 1,299 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHC to OOL?
A typical nonstop flight between CHC and OOL takes about 3h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is OOL from CHC?
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) lies roughly northwest of Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Which airlines fly CHC to OOL?
3 airlines appear on the CHC-OOL route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia.
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