# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Timaru Airport (TIU)

> 138 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 138 km / 86 mi / 74 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 229° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 50° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (New Zealand)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 22:47 in Christchurch, it's 22:47 in Timaru Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 34 ft (TIU is lower 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

### [Timaru Airport (TIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tiu-timaru-airport/1ef266df-7804-6950-b03f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Timaru Airport, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZTU
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -44.300000, 171.230000
- Elevation: 89 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)
- [Timaru Airport (TIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tiu-timaru-airport/1ef266df-7804-6950-b03f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)