Travel time from
Auckland to ChristchurchAverage Travel Times are
4h 37min - 21h 40minTravel Distance
1117.74 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 6h 12mins to travel from Auckland to Christchurch, given the average speed of 180km/h and the distance of 1117.74 km (695 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | 814km (505 miles) | 4h 37mins |
| Drive | 1239km (770 miles) | 19h 30mins |
| Train | 1135km (705 miles) | 21h 18mins |
| Bus | 1239km (770 miles) | 21h 40mins |
Travel time by airplanes from Auckland to Christchurch
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 56mins | 54mins |
| A320 | 58mins | 54mins |
| A321 | 58mins | 55mins |
| A380 | 49mins | 47mins |
| Boeing 707 | 50mins | 48mins |
| Boeing 737 | 1h 2mins | 57mins |
| Boeing 747 | 54mins | 51mins |
| Boeing 787 | 53mins | 50mins |
| ATR 72 | 1h 46mins | 1h 32mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM Auckland to Christchurch
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 30h 58mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 24h 47mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 20h 39mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 15h 29mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 12h 23mins |
Be prepared
Auckland - Christchurch Info
Travel time from Queen Street to International Terminal 42mins.
Travel time from AKL to CHC 1h 22mins.
Travel time from Christchurch International Airport to Central Station 32mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from Auckland, New Zealand and by air and road.