AIE
Aiome
Papua New Guinea
5,059 km
3,144 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
5,059 km
3,144 mi / 2,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AIE CHC
Airport Name Aiome Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AIE CHC
ICAO Code AYAO NZCH
City Aiome Christchurch
Country Papua New Guinea New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 350 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -5.150000, 144.730000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Aiome (AIE) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiome Airport (AIE) in Aiome, Papua New Guinea to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 5,059 kilometers (3,144 miles / 2,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Aiome, it's 23:05 in Christchurch. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Aiome (AIE) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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