AIT
Aitutaki
CK
3,769 km
2,342 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
3,769 km
2,342 mi / 2,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
217°
southwest

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AIT CHC
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AIT CHC
ICAO Code NCAI NZCH
City Aitutaki Christchurch
Country CK New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 14 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 3,769 kilometers (2,342 miles / 2,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:14 in Aitutaki, it's 18:14 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 Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 52° (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 Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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