CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,701 km
2,300 miles
IGH
Ingham Airport
Australia
Distance
3,701 km
2,300 mi / 1,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
310°
northwest

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CHC IGH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ingham Airport
IATA Code CHC IGH
ICAO Code NZCH YIGM
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -18.660000, 146.150000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ingham Airport (IGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ingham Airport (IGH) in Ingham Airport, Australia is 3,701 kilometers (2,300 miles / 1,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 23:22 in Christchurch, it's 20:22 in Ingham Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ingham Airport (IGH) 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 Ingham Airport (IGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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