CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
606 km
377 miles
TUO
Taupo
New Zealand
Distance
606 km
377 mi / 327 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC TUO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Taupo Airport
IATA Code CHC TUO
ICAO Code NZCH NZAP
City Christchurch Taupo
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 123 ft 1,335 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -38.740000, 176.080000

Christchurch (CHC) to Taupo (TUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Taupo Airport (TUO) in Taupo, New Zealand is 606 kilometers (377 miles / 327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in Christchurch, it's 18:31 in Taupo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,212 feet between the two airports. Taupo Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Taupo (TUO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). 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 Taupo Airport (TUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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