ADL
Adelaide
Australia
3,055 km
1,898 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
3,055 km
1,898 mi / 1,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADL CHC
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ADL CHC
ICAO Code YPAD NZCH
City Adelaide Christchurch
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 20 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Adelaide (ADL) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 3,055 kilometers (1,898 miles / 1,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Australia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Adelaide, it's 23:07 in Christchurch.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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