ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
5,036 km
3,129 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
5,036 km
3,129 mi / 2,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
181°
south

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ABF CHC
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ABF CHC
ICAO Code NGAB NZCH
City Abaiang Christchurch
Country Kiribati New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Abaiang (ABF) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 5,036 kilometers (3,129 miles / 2,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:42 in Abaiang, it's 10:42 in Christchurch.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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