ATP
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
5,382 km
3,344 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
5,382 km
3,344 mi / 2,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ATP CHC
Airport Name Aitape Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ATP CHC
ICAO Code AYAI NZCH
City Aitape Christchurch
Country Papua New Guinea New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 10 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -3.140000, 142.350000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Aitape (ATP) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitape Airport (ATP) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 5,382 kilometers (3,344 miles / 2,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 16:29 in Aitape, it's 19:29 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 Aitape (ATP) follows a heading of 318° (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 Aitape Airport (ATP) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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