# Distance from Amanab (AMU) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 5,401 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,401 km / 3,356 mi / 2,916 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 150° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Papua New Guinea) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 19:20 in Amanab, it's 21:20 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,184 ft (CHC is lower than AMU)

## Airports

### [Amanab Airport (AMU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/amu-amanab-amanab-airport/1ef266de-9ade-6206-b82a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Amanab, Papua New Guinea
- ICAO: AYAM
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Coordinates: -3.590000, 141.210000
- Elevation: 1,307 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:20 in Amanab, it's 21:20 in Christchurch.

## Related

- [Amanab Airport (AMU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/amu-amanab-amanab-airport/1ef266de-9ade-6206-b82a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
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