# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Coolawanyah Airport (COY)

> 5,546 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,546 km / 3,446 mi / 2,995 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 278° (west)
- **Return heading**: 129° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 12:01 in Christchurch, it's 08:01 in Coolawanyah Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (COY is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [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

### [Coolawanyah Airport (COY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/coy-coolawanyah-airport/1ef266e0-0a15-6376-8a93-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Coolawanyah Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YCWY
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -21.780000, 117.800000
- Elevation: 0 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 12:01 in Christchurch, it's 08:01 in Coolawanyah Airport.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Coolawanyah Airport (COY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/coy-coolawanyah-airport/1ef266e0-0a15-6376-8a93-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)