CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,663 km
2,897 miles
KGI
Kalgoorlie
Australia
Distance
4,663 km
2,897 mi / 2,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC KGI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport
IATA Code CHC KGI
ICAO Code NZCH YPKG
City Christchurch Kalgoorlie
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 1,203 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -30.790000, 121.460000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kalgoorlie (KGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) in Kalgoorlie, Australia is 4,663 kilometers (2,897 miles / 2,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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.

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 23:30 in Christchurch, it's 18:30 in Kalgoorlie. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,080 feet between the two airports. Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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