# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kaitaia (KAT)

> 938 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 938 km / 583 mi / 507 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 4° (north)
- **Return heading**: 184° (south)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (New Zealand)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 18:28 in Christchurch, it's 18:28 in Kaitaia)
- **Elevation difference**: 147 ft (KAT 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

### [Kaitaia Airport (KAT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kat-kaitaia-kaitaia-airport/1ef266df-76fa-6e9c-a4dd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kaitaia, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZKT
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -35.070000, 173.280000
- Elevation: 270 ft

## Route notes

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kaitaia Airport (KAT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kat-kaitaia-kaitaia-airport/1ef266df-76fa-6e9c-a4dd-06bb2780ed98)
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