CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,951 km
3,076 miles
FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
4,951 km
3,076 mi / 2,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC FAC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Faaite Airport
IATA Code CHC FAC
ICAO Code NZCH NTKF
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -16.690000, -145.330000

Christchurch (CHC) to Faaite Airport (FAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 4,951 kilometers (3,076 miles / 2,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:49 in Christchurch, it's 03:49 in Faaite Airport. 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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