# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

> 435 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 435 km / 271 mi / 235 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 37° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 215° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (New Zealand)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 20:07 in Christchurch, it's 20:07 in Palmerston North Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (PMR 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

### [Palmerston North Airport (PMR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pmr-palmerston-north-airport/1ef266df-778b-61f4-b2a5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Palmerston North Airport, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZPM
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -40.320000, 175.620000
- Elevation: 151 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Palmerston North Airport (PMR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pmr-palmerston-north-airport/1ef266df-778b-61f4-b2a5-06bb2780ed98)
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