CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,589 km
3,473 miles
ILA
Illaga-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,589 km
3,473 mi / 3,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC ILA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Illaga Airport
IATA Code CHC ILA
ICAO Code NZCH WABL
City Christchurch Illaga-Papua Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 123 ft 6,307 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -3.830000, 137.580000

Christchurch (CHC) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia is 5,589 kilometers (3,473 miles / 3,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:14 in Christchurch, it's 08:14 in Illaga-Papua Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,184 feet between the two airports. Illaga Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 147° (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 Illaga Airport (ILA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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