# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Tennant Creek (TCA)

> 4,437 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,437 km / 2,757 mi / 2,396 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 294° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 135° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 15:39 in Christchurch, it's 13:09 in Tennant Creek)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,113 ft (TCA 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

### [Tennant Creek Airport (TCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tca-tennant-creek-tennant-creek-airport/1ef266e0-1ac1-6e04-9ea6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tennant Creek, Australia
- ICAO: YTNK
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Coordinates: -19.630000, 134.180000
- Elevation: 1,236 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:39 in Christchurch, it's 13:09 in Tennant Creek.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tennant Creek Airport (TCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tca-tennant-creek-tennant-creek-airport/1ef266e0-1ac1-6e04-9ea6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)