# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)

> 4,411 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,411 km / 2,741 mi / 2,382 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 312° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 146° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 14:52 in Christchurch, it's 12:52 in Lockhart River Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 46 ft (IRG is lower 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

### [Lockhart River Airport (IRG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/irg-lockhart-river-airport/1ef266e0-10dc-634e-9c5d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lockhart River Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YLHR
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -12.790000, 143.300000
- Elevation: 77 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 14:52 in Christchurch, it's 12:52 in Lockhart River Airport.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lockhart River Airport (IRG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/irg-lockhart-river-airport/1ef266e0-10dc-634e-9c5d-06bb2780ed98)
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