# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Exmouth (LEA)

> 5,812 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,812 km / 3,611 mi / 3,138 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 274° (west)
- **Return heading**: 129° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 13:11 in Christchurch, it's 09:11 in Exmouth)
- **Elevation difference**: 104 ft (LEA 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

### [Learmonth Airport (LEA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lea-exmouth-learmonth-airport/1ef266e0-1724-6a4e-a23f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Exmouth, Australia
- ICAO: YPLM
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -22.240000, 114.090000
- Elevation: 19 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 13:11 in Christchurch, it's 09:11 in Exmouth.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Learmonth Airport (LEA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lea-exmouth-learmonth-airport/1ef266e0-1724-6a4e-a23f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)