# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kaukura Airport (KKR)

> 4,921 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,921 km / 3,058 mi / 2,657 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 64° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 223° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → French Polynesia
- **Time difference**: -22h (When it's 15:17 in Christchurch, it's 17:17 in Kaukura Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 112 ft (KKR 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

### [Kaukura Airport (KKR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kkr-kaukura-airport/1ef266df-7355-6364-afb3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kaukura Airport, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTGK
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -15.660000, -146.880000
- Elevation: 11 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:17 in Christchurch, it's 17:17 in Kaukura Airport.
With a 22-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kaukura Airport (KKR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kkr-kaukura-airport/1ef266df-7355-6364-afb3-06bb2780ed98)
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