CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,735 km
1,699 miles
WLE
Miles Airport
Australia
Distance
2,735 km
1,699 mi / 1,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
305°
northwest

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CHC WLE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Miles Airport
IATA Code CHC WLE
ICAO Code NZCH YMLS
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 304 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -26.810000, 150.180000

Christchurch (CHC) to Miles Airport (WLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Miles Airport (WLE) in Miles Airport, Australia is 2,735 kilometers (1,699 miles / 1,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 15:12 in Christchurch, it's 12:12 in Miles Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Miles Airport (WLE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 138° (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 Miles Airport (WLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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