CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,694 km
1,674 miles
HVB
Hervey Bay
Australia
Distance
2,694 km
1,674 mi / 1,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC HVB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hervey Bay Airport
IATA Code CHC HVB
ICAO Code NZCH YHBA
City Christchurch Hervey Bay
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -25.320000, 152.880000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hervey Bay (HVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) in Hervey Bay, Australia is 2,694 kilometers (1,674 miles / 1,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 08:08 in Christchurch, it's 05:08 in Hervey Bay. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 144° (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 Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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