# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Cowarie Airport (CWR)

> 3,520 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,520 km / 2,187 mi / 1,900 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 129° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 11:11 in Christchurch, it's 08:41 in Cowarie Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 71 ft (CWR 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

### [Cowarie Airport (CWR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cwr-cowarie-airport/1ef266e0-09f0-6bc0-b59f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cowarie Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YCWI
- Timezone: Australia/Adelaide
- Coordinates: -27.710000, 138.330000
- Elevation: 52 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 11:11 in Christchurch, it's 08:41 in Cowarie Airport.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Cowarie Airport (CWR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cwr-cowarie-airport/1ef266e0-09f0-6bc0-b59f-06bb2780ed98)
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