# Distance from Albany (ALH) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 4,722 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,722 km / 2,934 mi / 2,550 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 119° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 262° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 18:55 in Albany, it's 22:55 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 110 ft (CHC is lower than ALH)

## Airports

### [Albany Airport (ALH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alh-albany-albany-airport/1ef266e0-03fc-6430-86f5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Albany, Australia
- ICAO: YABA
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -34.940000, 117.810000
- Elevation: 233 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 long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:55 in Albany, it's 22:55 in Christchurch.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Albany Airport (ALH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alh-albany-albany-airport/1ef266e0-03fc-6430-86f5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)