Christchurch International Airport is a large airport serving Christchurch, New Zealand. Its IATA code is CHC and its ICAO code is NZCH. The airport lies at an elevation of 123 ft (37 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 10,787 ft (3,288 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CHC
- ICAO code
- NZCH
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 123 ft (37 m)
- Coordinates
- -43.4890, 172.5321
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,690 ft · 515 m | 229 ft · 70 m | Grass | No |
| 02/20 | 10,787 ft · 3,288 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 11/29 | 5,587 ft · 1,703 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Bitumen | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Christchurch International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TIU Timaru Airport | New Zealand | 138 km · 86 mi |
| HKK Hokitika Airfield | New Zealand | 152 km · 94 mi |
| WSZ Westport Airport | Westport, New Zealand | 210 km · 130 mi |
| BHE Woodbourne Airport | Blenheim, New Zealand | 245 km · 152 mi |
| NSN Nelson Airport | Nelson, New Zealand | 250 km · 155 mi |
| PCN Picton Aerodrome | Koromiko, New Zealand | 265 km · 165 mi |
| WLG Wellington International Airport | Wellington, New Zealand | 304 km · 189 mi |
| DUD Dunedin International Airport | Dunedin, New Zealand | 328 km · 204 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CHC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,126 | 1,321 | 1,148 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,403 | 5,222 | 4,537 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,393 | 5,836 | 5,072 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,852 | 6,743 | 5,860 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,091 | 6,891 | 5,988 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,355 | 7,055 | 6,131 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,457 | 7,119 | 6,186 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,576 | 7,193 | 6,250 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,556 | 7,802 | 6,779 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,473 | 8,372 | 7,275 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,053 | 8,732 | 7,588 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,680 | 9,122 | 7,927 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,055 | 10,598 | 9,209 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 18,599 | 11,557 | 10,042 | View route |
| LHR London | 18,984 | 11,796 | 10,251 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 19,031 | 11,826 | 10,276 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.200 |
| CTRL | Control | 120.900 |
| Delivery | Delivery | 128.200 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| OPS | AMC OPS | 122.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Christchurch International Airport?
The IATA code of Christchurch International Airport is CHC and its ICAO code is NZCH.
Where is Christchurch International Airport located?
Christchurch International Airport is in Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand, at -43.4890, 172.5321.
What time zone is Christchurch International Airport in?
Christchurch International Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Christchurch International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 10,787 ft (3,288 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Christchurch International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Timaru Airport (TIU), about 138 km (86 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.