AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
4,892 km
3,040 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
4,892 km
3,040 mi / 2,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
181°
south

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Airport Comparison

AEA CHC
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AEA CHC
ICAO Code NGTB NZCH
City Abemama Atoll Christchurch
Country Kiribati New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 8 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 4,892 kilometers (3,040 miles / 2,642 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 14:23 in Abemama Atoll, it's 14:23 in Christchurch.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 2° (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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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