# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Dirranbandi Airport (DRN)

> 2,725 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,725 km / 1,693 mi / 1,472 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 134° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 21:05 in Christchurch, it's 19:05 in Dirranbandi Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 444 ft (DRN is higher 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

### [Dirranbandi Airport (DRN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drn-dirranbandi-airport/1ef266e0-0a3a-6a5e-a36c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dirranbandi Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YDBI
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -28.590000, 148.220000
- Elevation: 567 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 21:05 in Christchurch, it's 19:05 in Dirranbandi Airport.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Dirranbandi Airport (DRN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drn-dirranbandi-airport/1ef266e0-0a3a-6a5e-a36c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)