CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,755 km
2,955 miles
FIN
Buki
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,755 km
2,955 mi / 2,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC FIN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Finschhafen Airport
IATA Code CHC FIN
ICAO Code NZCH AYFI
City Christchurch Buki
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -6.620000, 147.850000

Christchurch (CHC) to Buki (FIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Finschhafen Airport (FIN) in Buki, Papua New Guinea is 4,755 kilometers (2,955 miles / 2,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:46 in Christchurch, it's 05:46 in Buki. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Buki (FIN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 154° (south southeast). 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 Finschhafen Airport (FIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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