# Distance from Alpha Airport (ABH) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 3,237 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,237 km / 2,012 mi / 1,748 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 139° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 305° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 06:36 in Alpha Airport, it's 08:36 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,132 ft (CHC is lower than ABH)

## Airports

### [Alpha Airport (ABH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abh-alpha-airport/1ef266e0-049c-6188-b984-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alpha Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YAPH
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -23.650000, 146.580000
- Elevation: 1,255 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:36 in Alpha Airport, it's 08:36 in Christchurch.

## Related

- [Alpha Airport (ABH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abh-alpha-airport/1ef266e0-049c-6188-b984-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
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