# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kirakira (IRA)

> 3,815 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,815 km / 2,370 mi / 2,060 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 341° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 166° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Solomon Islands
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 16:17 in Christchurch, it's 15:17 in Kirakira)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (IRA 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

### [Ngorangora Airport (IRA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ira-kirakira-ngorangora-airport/1ef266de-9869-6462-bc2f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kirakira, Solomon Islands
- ICAO: AGGK
- Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Coordinates: -10.450000, 161.900000
- 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:17 in Christchurch, it's 15:17 in Kirakira.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ngorangora Airport (IRA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ira-kirakira-ngorangora-airport/1ef266de-9869-6462-bc2f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)