# Distance from Canberra (CBR) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 2,191 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,191 km / 1,362 mi / 1,183 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 122° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 287° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 18:56 in Canberra, it's 20:56 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,763 ft (CHC is lower than CBR)

## Airports

### [Canberra International Airport (CBR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cbr-canberra-canberra-international-airport/1ef266e0-18b6-6998-893c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Canberra, Australia
- ICAO: YSCB
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates: -35.310000, 149.200000
- Elevation: 1,886 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 18:56 in Canberra, it's 20:56 in Christchurch.

## Related

- [Canberra International Airport (CBR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cbr-canberra-canberra-international-airport/1ef266e0-18b6-6998-893c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)