Christchurch International Airport (CHC) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Christchurch International Airport (IATA: CHC, ICAO: NZCH) serves Christchurch, New Zealand. The airport sits at an elevation of 123 ft (37 m) and keeps local time in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Christchurch International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Christchurch International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | NZCH |
|---|---|
| IATA | CHC |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Christchurch |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Elevation | 123 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.489, 172.5321 |
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Christchurch International Airport
You will find Christchurch International Airport at -43.4890, 172.5321, at an elevation of 123 ft (37 m) above sea level. The airfield has three runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. The airport keeps Pacific/Auckland time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Christchurch International Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 10.9 aircraft movements per day at Christchurch International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 09:00-11:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland (AKL) | 23 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 2 | Wellington (WLG) | 11 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 3 | Nelson (NSN) | 7 | Air New Zealand |
| 4 | Invercargill (IVC) | 5 | Air New Zealand |
| 5 | Dunedin (DUD) | 5 | Air New Zealand |
| 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | 4 | Air New Zealand, Qantas |
| 7 | Hamilton (HLZ) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 8 | Singapore (SIN) | 3 | Singapore Airlines |
| 9 | New Plymouth (NPL) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 10 | Napier (NPE) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 11 | Nadi (NAN) | 2 | Air Pacific |
| 12 | Sydney (SYD) | 2 | Qantas |
| 13 | Brisbane (BNE) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 14 | Queenstown (ZQN) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 15 | Tauranga (TRG) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 16 | Cairns (CNS) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 17 | Gold Coast (OOL) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
Origins we tracked to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington (WLG) | 10 | Air New Zealand |
| 2 | Auckland (AKL) | 6 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 3 | Hamilton (HLZ) | 5 | Air New Zealand |
| 4 | Invercargill (IVC) | 5 | Air New Zealand |
| 5 | Dunedin (DUD) | 5 | Air New Zealand |
| 6 | Rotorua (ROT) | 5 | Air New Zealand |
| 7 | Nelson (NSN) | 5 | Air New Zealand |
| 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | 4 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas |
| 9 | New Plymouth (NPL) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 10 | Tauranga (TRG) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 11 | Avarua (RAR) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 12 | Brisbane (BNE) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 13 | Gold Coast (OOL) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 14 | Napier (NPE) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 15 | Sydney (SYD) | 1 | Qantas |
| 16 | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | Singapore Airlines |
| 17 | Port Vila (VLI) | 1 | Solomon Airlines |
We observed 8 different airlines on tracked CHC movements.
Facts last refreshed: 17 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Christchurch International Airport
The airport is roughly 9.5 km (6 mi) from the centre of Christchurch, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Christchurch International Airport flight status
How do I check Christchurch International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Christchurch International Airport (CHC) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Christchurch International Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Christchurch International Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Christchurch International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Christchurch International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Christchurch International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes CHC and NZCH mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. CHC is the IATA code for Christchurch International Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. NZCH is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Christchurch International Airport in?
Christchurch International Airport runs on Pacific/Auckland time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.