CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,173 km
3,214 miles
HOI
Hao Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
5,173 km
3,214 mi / 2,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
72°
east northeast

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CHC HOI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hao Airport
IATA Code CHC HOI
ICAO Code NZCH NTTO
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -18.070000, -140.950000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hao Airport (HOI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hao Airport (HOI) in Hao Airport, French Polynesia is 5,173 kilometers (3,214 miles / 2,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 14:05 in Christchurch, it's 15:05 in Hao 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 Hao Airport (HOI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Hao Airport (HOI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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