The left side delivers the Pacific coastline, Banks Peninsula's volcanic crater harbours at departure, and Otago Harbour with its peninsula at arrival, while the right side mostly shows flat inland plains and distant, hazy foothills.
Flight Path
The route tracks down the Canterbury and North Otago coastline, passing over farmland and small coastal towns like Timaru and Oamaru, with the Pacific Ocean visible to the east and the foothills of the Southern Alps faintly visible inland to the west.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CHC
LEFTDeparting Christchurch southbound, the volcanic Banks Peninsula with its drowned crater harbours (Lyttelton and Akaroa) sits directly off the left side, a dramatic contrast to the flat Canterbury Plains inland.
Landing at DUD
LEFTThe approach into Dunedin tracks up Otago Harbour, giving left-side passengers a close view of the Otago Peninsula's hilly headlands and the harbour's tidal flats before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Christchurch International (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Christchurch to Dunedin. The left side delivers the Pacific coastline, Banks Peninsula's volcanic crater harbours at departure, and Otago Harbour with its peninsula at arrival, while the right side mostly shows flat inland plains and distant, hazy foothills.
What can I see during takeoff from Christchurch International in Christchurch?
During takeoff from Christchurch International (CHC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Christchurch southbound, the volcanic Banks Peninsula with its drowned crater harbours (Lyttelton and Akaroa) sits directly off the left side, a dramatic contrast to the flat Canterbury Plains inland. Notable sights include: Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton Harbour, Pacific coastline, Christchurch city.
What can I see when landing at Dunedin in Dunedin?
When landing at Dunedin (DUD), sit on the Left side for the best views. The approach into Dunedin tracks up Otago Harbour, giving left-side passengers a close view of the Otago Peninsula's hilly headlands and the harbour's tidal flats before touchdown. Notable sights include: Otago Harbour, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin city, Taiaroa Head.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Dunedin?
The flight from Christchurch International (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD) takes 0h 50m.
What does the Christchurch to Dunedin flight path pass over?
The route tracks down the Canterbury and North Otago coastline, passing over farmland and small coastal towns like Timaru and Oamaru, with the Pacific Ocean visible to the east and the foothills of the Southern Alps faintly visible inland to the west.