# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to South Galway Airport (ZGL)

> 3,386 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,386 km / 2,104 mi / 1,828 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 134° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 01:06 in Christchurch, it's 23:06 in South Galway Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 7 ft (ZGL is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [South Galway Airport (ZGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zgl-south-galway-airport/1ef266e0-18f6-6d90-8d01-06bb2780ed98)

- City: South Galway Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YSGW
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -25.680000, 142.110000
- Elevation: 116 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:06 in Christchurch, it's 23:06 in South Galway Airport.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [South Galway Airport (ZGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zgl-south-galway-airport/1ef266e0-18f6-6d90-8d01-06bb2780ed98)
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