# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Launceston (LST)

> 2,078 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,078 km / 1,291 mi / 1,122 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 267° (west)
- **Return heading**: 104° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 19:47 in Christchurch, it's 17:47 in Launceston)
- **Elevation difference**: 439 ft (LST 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

### [Launceston Airport (LST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lst-launceston-launceston-airport/1ef266e0-1354-696e-8ce9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Launceston, Australia
- ICAO: YMLT
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -41.550000, 147.210000
- Elevation: 562 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 19:47 in Christchurch, it's 17:47 in Launceston.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Launceston Airport (LST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lst-launceston-launceston-airport/1ef266e0-1354-696e-8ce9-06bb2780ed98)
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