CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,457 km
3,391 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
5,457 km
3,391 mi / 2,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC SGP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code CHC SGP
ICAO Code NZCH YSHG
City Christchurch Shay Gap
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 620 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Christchurch (CHC) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 5,457 kilometers (3,391 miles / 2,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 08:30 in Christchurch, it's 03:30 in Shay Gap. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shay Gap (SGP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 130° (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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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