CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,917 km
3,055 miles
LEL
Lake Evella Airport
Australia
Distance
4,917 km
3,055 mi / 2,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC LEL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lake Evella Airport
IATA Code CHC LEL
ICAO Code NZCH YLEV
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 123 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -12.500000, 135.810000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) in Lake Evella Airport, Australia is 4,917 kilometers (3,055 miles / 2,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 03:28 in Christchurch, it's 23:58 in Lake Evella Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lake Evella Airport (LEL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 142° (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 Lake Evella Airport (LEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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