CHC to SYD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 2,126 km (1,321 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SYD to CHC).
How far is it from Christchurch to Sydney (Mascot)?
The great-circle distance between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 2,126 km (1,321 mi, 1,148 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 SYD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SYD is roughly northwest of CHC.
How is the CHC to SYD route written in code?
The pair is written CHC-SYD in IATA codes and NZCH-YSSY in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Christchurch International Airport is CHC (NZCH), Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is SYD (YSSY).
| CHC | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Christchurch International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZCH | YSSY |
| Country | New Zealand | Australia |
| Elevation | 123 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #402 | #65 |
NZCH starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; YSSY starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SYD sits 102 ft (31 m) lower than CHC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CHC to SYD
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
| VA | Virgin Australia | VOZ | Virgin | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, MU, QF.
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 Sydney (Mascot)?
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are 2,126 km (1,321 mi, 1,148 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHC to SYD?
A typical nonstop flight between CHC and SYD takes about 3h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SYD from CHC?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) lies roughly northwest of Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Which airlines fly CHC to SYD?
4 airlines appear on the CHC-SYD route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand.
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