CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,138 km
2,571 miles
KKP
Koolburra
Australia
Distance
4,138 km
2,571 mi / 2,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KKP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Koolburra Airport
IATA Code CHC KKP
ICAO Code NZCH YKLB
City Christchurch Koolburra
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -15.320000, 143.960000

Christchurch (CHC) to Koolburra (KKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Koolburra Airport (KKP) in Koolburra, Australia is 4,138 kilometers (2,571 miles / 2,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 15:26 in Christchurch, it's 12:26 in Koolburra. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Koolburra (KKP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 145° (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 Koolburra Airport (KKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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