CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,944 km
3,072 miles
LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
Distance
4,944 km
3,072 mi / 2,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC LIB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Limbunya Station Airport
IATA Code CHC LIB
ICAO Code NZCH YLIM
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.250000, 129.880000

Christchurch (CHC) to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia is 4,944 kilometers (3,072 miles / 2,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 02:12 in Christchurch, it's 22:42 in Limbunya Station Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 135° (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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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