# Distance from Atauro (AUT) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 5,996 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,996 km / 3,726 mi / 3,238 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 139° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 297° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Timor-Leste) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 08:09 in Atauro, it's 11:09 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 94 ft (CHC is higher than AUT)

## Airports

### [Atauro Airport (AUT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aut-atauro-atauro-airport/1ef266df-ff8d-65c0-b475-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Atauro, Timor-Leste
- ICAO: WPAT
- Timezone: Asia/Dili
- Coordinates: -8.210000, 125.620000
- Elevation: 29 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 08:09 in Atauro, it's 11:09 in Christchurch.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Atauro Airport (AUT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aut-atauro-atauro-airport/1ef266df-ff8d-65c0-b475-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)