AWK
Wake Island
UM
7,006 km
4,353 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
7,006 km
4,353 mi / 3,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
175°
south

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AWK CHC
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AWK CHC
ICAO Code PWAK NZCH
City Wake Island Christchurch
Country UM New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Wake Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 23 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Wake Island (AWK) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 7,006 kilometers (4,353 miles / 3,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:52 in Wake Island, it's 06:52 in Christchurch.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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