# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ)

> 5,034 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,034 km / 3,128 mi / 2,718 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 134° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 04:20 in Christchurch, it's 00:20 in Halls Creek Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,223 ft (HCQ 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

### [Halls Creek Airport (HCQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hcq-halls-creek-airport/1ef266e0-0dfa-6040-80be-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Halls Creek Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YHLC
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -18.230000, 127.670000
- Elevation: 1,346 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 04:20 in Christchurch, it's 00:20 in Halls Creek 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)
- [Halls Creek Airport (HCQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hcq-halls-creek-airport/1ef266e0-0dfa-6040-80be-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)