AHE
Ahe Atoll
French Polynesia
5,067 km
3,148 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
5,067 km
3,148 mi / 2,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AHE CHC
Airport Name Ahe Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AHE CHC
ICAO Code NTHE NZCH
City Ahe Atoll Christchurch
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 11 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -146.260000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Ahe Atoll (AHE) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 5,067 kilometers (3,148 miles / 2,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 French Polynesia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:38 in Ahe Atoll, it's 13:38 in Christchurch. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Ahe Atoll (AHE) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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