# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Fakarava Airport (FAV)

> 4,978 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,978 km / 3,093 mi / 2,688 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 223° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → French Polynesia
- **Time difference**: -22h (When it's 01:54 in Christchurch, it's 03:54 in Fakarava Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 110 ft (FAV is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [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

### [Fakarava Airport (FAV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fav-fakarava-airport/1ef266df-7345-6374-b667-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTGF
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -16.050000, -145.660000
- Elevation: 13 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 01:54 in Christchurch, it's 03:54 in Fakarava Airport.
With a 22-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Fakarava Airport (FAV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fav-fakarava-airport/1ef266df-7345-6374-b667-06bb2780ed98)
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