CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,923 km
1,816 miles
GLT
Gladstone
Australia
Distance
2,923 km
1,816 mi / 1,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC GLT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gladstone Airport
IATA Code CHC GLT
ICAO Code NZCH YGLA
City Christchurch Gladstone
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -23.870000, 151.220000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gladstone (GLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gladstone Airport (GLT) in Gladstone, Australia is 2,923 kilometers (1,816 miles / 1,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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.

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 12:12 in Christchurch, it's 09:12 in Gladstone. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gladstone (GLT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 143° (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 Gladstone Airport (GLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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