CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,546 km
3,446 miles
COY
Coolawanyah Airport
Australia
Distance
5,546 km
3,446 mi / 2,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC COY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Coolawanyah Airport
IATA Code CHC COY
ICAO Code NZCH YCWY
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -21.780000, 117.800000

Christchurch (CHC) to Coolawanyah Airport (COY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Coolawanyah Airport (COY) in Coolawanyah Airport, Australia is 5,546 kilometers (3,446 miles / 2,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:56 in Christchurch, it's 18:56 in Coolawanyah Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Coolawanyah Airport (COY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). 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 Coolawanyah Airport (COY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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