CHC
Christchurch International Airport
Christchurch · New ZealandICAO NZCH
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is an airport serving Christchurch, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 43° 29' 21.8" S, 172° 31' 55.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 123 feet (37 meters) above sea level. With 20 direct destinations served by 10 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).
Destinations
20
Airlines
10
Elevation ft
123/ 37m
Pacific/Auckland
GMT+12
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CHC
ICAO Code
NZCH
City
Christchurch
Country
New Zealand
Elevation
123 ft
Local Time
04:25 AM (GMT+12)
Coordinates
Latitude:-43.4894°
Longitude:172.5320°
Popular Routes from CHC
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 1,323 mi | 3h 10m | medium-haul | 332 kg | View |
| MEL | Melbourne, Australia | 1,503 mi | 3h 31m | medium-haul | 377 kg | View |
| OOL | Coolangatta, Australia | 1,496 mi | 3h 30m | medium-haul | 375 kg | View |
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 463 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 190 kg | View |
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 1,552 mi | 3h 36m | medium-haul | 390 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 5,220 mi | 10h 43m | long-haul | 1260 kg | View |
| WLG | Wellington, New Zealand | 189 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 78 kg | View |
| BHE | Woodbourne, New Zealand | 152 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 62 kg | View |
| DUD | Dunedin, New Zealand | 204 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
| HKK | Hokitika, New Zealand | 95 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 39 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CHC
10 active airlines serving Christchurch International Airport.
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
American Airlines
AAUnited States
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Qantas
QFAustralia
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Christchurch International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timaru Airport | TIU | Timaru | New Zealand | 139 km |
| Hokitika Airfield | HKK | Hokitika | New Zealand | 153 km |
| Westport Airport | WSZ | Westport | New Zealand | 210 km |
| Nelson Airport | NSN | Nelson | New Zealand | 250 km |
| Woodbourne Airport | BHE | Woodbourne | New Zealand | 245 km |
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Wellington | New Zealand | 304 km |
| Dunedin Airport | DUD | Dunedin | New Zealand | 328 km |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Paraparaumu | New Zealand | 352 km |
Other Airports in New Zealand
Auckland International Airport
AKLAuckland
Dunedin Airport
DUDDunedin
Gisborne Airport
GISGisborne
Hamilton International Airport
HLZHamilton
Hokitika Airfield
HKKHokitika
Invercargill Airport
IVCInvercargill
Kaitaia Airport
KATKaitaia
Kerikeri Airport
KKEKerikeri
Hawke's Bay Airport
NPENAPIER
Nelson Airport
NSNNelson
New Plymouth Airport
NPLNew Plymouth
Palmerston North Airport
PMRPalmerston North
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 43° 29' 21.8" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 172° 31' 55.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -43.489399
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 172.531998
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC Offset
- GMT+12
- Current Local Time
- 04:25 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 123 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 37 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Christchurch International Airport?
The IATA code for Christchurch International Airport is CHC, and its ICAO code is NZCH. The airport is located in Christchurch, New Zealand.
How many destinations can you fly to from CHC?
There are 20 direct destinations available from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What airlines fly from CHC?
There are 10 airlines operating from CHC, including Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Christchurch International Airport in?
Christchurch International Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone (GMT+12). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Christchurch International Airport?
Christchurch International Airport sits at an elevation of 123 feet (37 meters) above sea level.
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