Distance From Hay Airport to Christchurch International Airport, HXX - CHC Distance

The distance from Hay Airport (HXX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 1602 miles or 2578 kilometers or 1391 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from ( Australia ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Christchurch takes around 3 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hay Airport, , Australia to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 3 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HXX - CHC

Kilometers		2578 km
Statute Miles		1602 miles
Nautical Miles		1391 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 40 minutes

Hay Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - HXX to CHC Flight Path

Location of Hay Airport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between , Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HXX - CHC

Time difference between (Australia) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 2 Hours.
Christchurch time is 2 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(Australia)	2025-12-15, 09:54:26 AEDT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 11:54:26 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hay Airport (HXX / YHAY) , Australia

Destination

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand