# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Lifuka (HPA)

> 2,906 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,906 km / 1,806 mi / 1,569 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 29° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 202° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Tonga
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 09:24 in Christchurch, it's 10:24 in Lifuka)
- **Elevation difference**: 92 ft (HPA 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

### [Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hpa-lifuka-lifuka-island-airport/1ef266df-705f-602e-b1ec-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lifuka, Tonga
- ICAO: NFTL
- Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
- Coordinates: -19.780000, -174.340000
- Elevation: 31 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:24 in Christchurch, it's 10:24 in Lifuka.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hpa-lifuka-lifuka-island-airport/1ef266df-705f-602e-b1ec-06bb2780ed98)
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