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Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Christchurch International Airport is an international airport serving Christchurch (Canterbury Region), New Zealand. Its IATA code is CHC and its ICAO code is NZCH. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,288 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CHC
- ICAO code
- NZCH
- City
- Christchurch
- Region / province
- Canterbury Region
- Country / territory
- New Zealand
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 43.4890° S, 172.5321° E
- Elevation
- 37 m (123 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 3,288 m (10,787 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,288 m10,787 ft | Asphalt |
| 11/29 | 1,703 m5,587 ft | Asphalt |
| 01/19 | 515 m1,690 ft | Grass |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,294 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,892 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,971 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 124.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.200 MHz |
| CTRL | 120.900 MHz |
| DELIVERY | 128.200 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 122.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from Christchurch International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Christchurch through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in New Zealand
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | 304 km |
| Dunedin International Airport | DUD | 328 km |
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 346 km |
| Hamilton International Airport | HLZ | 668 km |
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | 745 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Christchurch International Airport?
The IATA code of Christchurch International Airport is CHC and its ICAO code is NZCH. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Christchurch International Airport located?
Christchurch International Airport is in Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand, at coordinates 43.4890° S, 172.5321° E and an elevation of 37 m (123 ft).
How far is Christchurch International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Christchurch International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,971 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,892 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,294 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Christchurch International Airport?
The longest runway at Christchurch International Airport is 3,288 m (10,787 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Christchurch International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.