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Flights from Christchurch to King Island

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to King Island. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne, about 6h 50m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 50m
CHCKNSMEL

Christchurch to King Island at a glance

Fastest journey6h 50mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to King Island

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHC Melbourne (MEL) KNS
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Rex Airlines
Sun08:15 CHC09:48 MEL2h 27m connection12:15 MEL13:05 KNSJetstar Airways + Rex Airlines
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 50m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,409 km1,496 miles
Journey time
6h 50mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hKing Island vs Christchurch
Currency in King Island
AUD
Airports
CHC → KNS

Flights from Christchurch to King Island: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to King Island?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to King Island?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,409 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and King Island?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Christchurch and King Island?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). King Island: King Island Airport (KNS).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and King Island?
King Island is 2 hours behind Christchurch.

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