Christchurch to (CHC–HKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ Air New Zealand
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8:45 AM
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4:25 PM
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NZ Air New Zealand
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Christchurch to
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 95 mi 0h 45m nonstop

CHC–HKK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 95 miles in approximately 0h 45m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHC–HKK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: SQ 12 DH3 0h45 – Star Alliance SQ
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHC to HKK direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
is 0 hours the same as Christchurch.
CHC: NZST · HKK: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 6:00 PM in .
Distance & Flight Time
95 mi / 152 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m.
Facts

CHC–HKK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Christchurch to route.
Route details
Distance95 mi / 152 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 6 return
Origin: CHC
Full nameChristchurch International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: HKK
Full nameHokitika Airfield
IATA / ICAOHKK / NZHK
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHC to HKK flights.
Nonstop flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika Airfield take approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 95 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from CHC to HKK. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from HKK to CHC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 45 minutes on this 145 km sector across the Southern Alps. The aircraft crosses the main divide near Arthur's Pass. Weather conditions in the alps can extend flight time by a few minutes when pilots adjust routing.
Air New Zealand Link operates this route using turboprop aircraft. The service is branded under Air New Zealand but flown by a regional partner. Expect Beechcraft 1900D or similar small turboprop equipment seating 19 passengers or fewer.
Frequency is limited, typically 1 to 2 flights per day depending on the season. Summer months see slightly higher frequency. Flights can be cancelled due to weather on the West Coast, which receives heavy rainfall year-round. Book with flexibility if your schedule is tight.
The drive via Arthur's Pass (SH73) takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes covering 245 km. The road crosses the Southern Alps and is one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. In winter, carry chains as the pass can ice up. The flight saves over 2 hours but the drive is worth doing at least once.
Hokitika is the centre of the West Coast greenstone (pounamu) carving industry. The Hokitika Gorge is a 30-minute drive inland with striking turquoise water. The town hosts the annual Wildfoods Festival in March. It also serves as a base for exploring the glaciers at Franz Josef and Fox, both about 2 hours south by car.

Christchurch to Hokitika: Over the Southern Alps

The Christchurch to Hokitika flight covers 145 km in about 45 minutes, crossing the Southern Alps near Arthur's Pass. Air New Zealand Link operates the route on small turboprop aircraft with limited daily frequency. This is one of New Zealand's shortest scheduled air routes and one of its most scenic, weather permitting.

Hokitika sits on the West Coast of the South Island and serves as a gateway to the glacier region, greenstone workshops, and the rugged Tasman Sea coastline. The driving alternative via State Highway 73 takes about 3 hours 15 minutes through alpine terrain. West Coast weather is notoriously wet, and flight cancellations due to low cloud or rain are not unusual. Passengers with firm schedules should consider backup plans via the road route.