CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,472 km
3,400 miles
WIT
Wittenoom Airport
Australia
Distance
5,472 km
3,400 mi / 2,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
277°
west

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CHC WIT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Wittenoom Airport
IATA Code CHC WIT
ICAO Code NZCH YWIT
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 123 ft 444 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -22.220000, 118.350000

Christchurch (CHC) to Wittenoom Airport (WIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Wittenoom Airport (WIT) in Wittenoom Airport, Australia is 5,472 kilometers (3,400 miles / 2,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 18:12 in Christchurch, it's 13:12 in Wittenoom Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wittenoom Airport (WIT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 129° (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 Wittenoom Airport (WIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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