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Airport Guide · Oceania
The South Island's main airport, serving Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region — the primary Antarctic-program gateway and a key gateway to New Zealand's South Island scenery.
IATA Code
CHC
ICAO Code
NZCH
City
Christchurch
Country
New Zealand
Region
Oceania
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Terminals
1
Annual Passengers
~6M
These carriers operate significant scheduled service from Christchurch International Airport. Many smaller regional and international airlines also serve the airport.
CHC → ATL
8,372 mi · 17h 20m · int'l
CHC → PEK
6,744 mi · 14h 4m · int'l
CHC → DXB
8,732 mi · 18h 4m · int'l
CHC → HND
5,837 mi · 12h 14m · int'l
CHC → DFW
7,755 mi · 16h 6m · int'l
CHC → IST
Christchurch International Airport (IATA: CHC, ICAO: NZCH) is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The airport sits at coordinates -43.4894°, 172.5320° and operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
The IATA code for Christchurch International Airport is CHC. The ICAO code is NZCH. These are the codes used on tickets, baggage tags, and air traffic control communications.
Christchurch International Airport has 1 passenger terminal. Always check your boarding pass for the correct terminal — terminal assignments can change.
Major carriers at Christchurch International Airport include NZ, JQ, QF. Many smaller regional and international carriers also serve the airport.
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10,597 mi · 21h 49m · int'l
Christchurch International Airport operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Always verify departure times against the airport's local time, especially when connecting from a different region.
Christchurch International Airport handles approximately 6 million passengers per year, making it one of the busier airports in Oceania. Plan extra time for security, especially during peak hours.
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~24M passengers/year · 2 terminals