CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,451 km
2,145 miles
ZBO
Bowen Airport
Australia
Distance
3,451 km
2,145 mi / 1,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
311°
northwest

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CHC ZBO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Bowen Airport
IATA Code CHC ZBO
ICAO Code NZCH YBWN
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -20.020000, 148.220000

Christchurch (CHC) to Bowen Airport (ZBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Bowen Airport (ZBO) in Bowen Airport, Australia is 3,451 kilometers (2,145 miles / 1,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 23:04 in Christchurch, it's 20:04 in Bowen Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bowen Airport (ZBO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 145° (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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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