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Airport Reference

Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Christchurch, New Zealand

IATA CodeCHC
ICAO CodeNZCH
CityChristchurch
CountryNew Zealand
Time ZonePacific/Auckland
Coordinates-43.4894, 172.5320

How CHC Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, CHC shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Christchurch might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRCHC HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (CHC) tell you the flight is arriving at Christchurch Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)18,984 km / 11,796 mi≈ 22.3h nonstop
JFK (New York)14,680 km / 9,122 mi≈ 17.3h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)14,053 km / 8,732 mi≈ 16.5h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)8,405 km / 5,222 mi≈ 9.9h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)2,126 km / 1,321 mi≈ 2.5h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Christchurch?

The main IATA airport code for Christchurch is CHC — Christchurch Airport.

What time zone is Christchurch Airport in?

Christchurch Airport operates on Pacific/Auckland time.

How does CHC appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, CHC appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...CHC... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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