Travel time from
Palmerston North to ChristchurchAverage Travel Times are
5h 22min - 12h 53minTravel Distance
558.94 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 3h 6mins to travel from Palmerston North to Christchurch, given the average speed of 180km/h and the distance of 558.94 km (347 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | 470km (292 miles) | 5h 22mins |
| Drive | 589km (366 miles) | 8h 57mins |
| Train | 601km (373 miles) | 12h 53mins |
Travel time by airplanes from Palmerston North to Christchurch
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 32mins | 31mins |
| A320 | 33mins | 31mins |
| A321 | 33mins | 32mins |
| A380 | 28mins | 27mins |
| Boeing 707 | 29mins | 28mins |
| Boeing 737 | 36mins | 33mins |
| Boeing 747 | 31mins | 29mins |
| Boeing 787 | 31mins | 29mins |
| ATR 72 | 1h 1mins | 53mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM Palmerston North to Christchurch
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 14h 43mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 11h 47mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 9h 49mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 7h 21mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 5h 53mins |
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Palmerston North - Christchurch Info
Travel time from Palmerston North Station to Wellington Station 2h 6mins.
Travel time from Wellington Station - Stop C to Wellington Airport 33mins.
Travel time from WLG to CHC 51mins.
Travel time from Christchurch International Airport to Manchester St near Gloucester St 27mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand and by air and road.