CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,711 km
2,927 miles
XMY
Yam Island
Australia
Distance
4,711 km
2,927 mi / 2,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC XMY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Yam Island Airport
IATA Code CHC XMY
ICAO Code NZCH YYMI
City Christchurch Yam Island
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -9.900000, 142.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to Yam Island (XMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Yam Island Airport (XMY) in Yam Island, Australia is 4,711 kilometers (2,927 miles / 2,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 22:49 in Christchurch, it's 19:49 in Yam Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yam Island (XMY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Yam Island Airport (XMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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