What is the flight distance between CHC and CNS?

Distance between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 3886 kilometers or 2415 miles.

Distance From Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport (CHC - CNS Distance)

Q: How long is the flight from CHC to CNS?

Flight time from Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand to Cairns Airport, Cairns, Australia is 4 hours 50 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between Christchurch, New Zealand and Cairns, Australia?

Time difference between Christchurch (New Zealand) and Cairns (Australia) is 3 Hours. Cairns time is 3 Hours behind Christchurch. It is currently 08:47 in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and 05:47 in Cairns Airport (CNS).

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 2415 miles. This is equivalent to 3886 kilometers or 2097 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.

3886 kilometers is the distance from Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand to Cairns Airport, Australia.

Flight Duration between Christchurch, New Zealand and Cairns, Australia

Estimated flight time from Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand to Cairns Airport, Cairns, Australia is 4 hours 50 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHC - CNS

Time difference between Christchurch (New Zealand) and Cairns (Australia) is 3 Hours.
Current local time in Christchurch is 2025-12-06, 08:47:40 NZDT and time in Cairns is 2025-12-06, 05:47:40 AEST.
Cairns time is 3 Hours behind Christchurch.

Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport Flight Route Map - CHC to CNS Flight Path

Location of Christchurch International Airport & Cairns Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Christchurch, New Zealand and Cairns, Australia.

Christchurch International Airport
City:	Christchurch
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	CHC
ICAO Code:	NZCH
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: S 43° 29' 21.8'' Longitude: E 172° 31' 55.2''
Current time:	2025-12-06, 08:47:40 NZDT
Current weather:	Christchurch International Airport 15 day weather forecast

Cairns Airport
City:	Cairns
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	CNS
ICAO Code:	YBCS
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: S 16° 53' 8.9'' Longitude: E 145° 45' 18''
Current time:	2025-12-06, 05:47:40 AEST
Current weather:	Cairns Airport 15 day weather forecast
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