# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Balcanoona Airport (LCN)

> 3,251 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,251 km / 2,020 mi / 1,755 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 285° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 126° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 14:04 in Christchurch, it's 11:34 in Balcanoona Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 21 ft (LCN 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

### [Balcanoona Airport (LCN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lcn-balcanoona-airport/1ef266e0-0637-63a8-8319-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Balcanoona Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YBLC
- Timezone: Australia/Adelaide
- Coordinates: -30.540000, 139.340000
- Elevation: 144 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:04 in Christchurch, it's 11:34 in Balcanoona Airport.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Balcanoona Airport (LCN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lcn-balcanoona-airport/1ef266e0-0637-63a8-8319-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)