# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Derby Airport (DRB)

> 5,407 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,407 km / 3,360 mi / 2,920 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 287° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 133° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 14:27 in Christchurch, it's 10:27 in Derby Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 99 ft (DRB 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

### [Derby Airport (DRB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drb-derby-airport/1ef266e0-0a43-6de8-a8d5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Derby Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YDBY
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -17.370000, 123.660000
- Elevation: 24 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 14:27 in Christchurch, it's 10:27 in Derby 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)
- [Derby Airport (DRB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drb-derby-airport/1ef266e0-0a43-6de8-a8d5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)