# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Funafuti (FUN)

> 3,941 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,941 km / 2,449 mi / 2,128 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 11° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 188° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Tuvalu
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 09:49 in Christchurch, it's 09:49 in Funafuti)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (FUN 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

### [Funafuti International Airport (FUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fun-funafuti-funafuti-international-airport/1ef266df-7080-6486-91e4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Funafuti, Tuvalu
- ICAO: NGFU
- Timezone: Pacific/Funafuti
- Coordinates: -8.530000, 179.200000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Funafuti International Airport (FUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fun-funafuti-funafuti-international-airport/1ef266df-7080-6486-91e4-06bb2780ed98)
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