Airport Comparison
| CHC | CHT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Christchurch International Airport | Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport |
| IATA Code | CHC | CHT |
| ICAO Code | NZCH | NZCI |
| City | Christchurch | Waitangi |
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland | Pacific/Chatham |
| Elevation | 123 ft | 43 ft |
| Coordinates | -43.490000, 172.530000 | -43.810000, -176.460000 |
Christchurch (CHC) to Waitangi (CHT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand is 886 kilometers (550 miles / 478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 96°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 0.75-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 22:18 in Christchurch, it's 23:03 in Waitangi.
The return flight from Waitangi (CHT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 268° (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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.