# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Karimui (KMR)

> 4,923 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,923 km / 3,059 mi / 2,658 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 319° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 151° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Papua New Guinea
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 06:50 in Christchurch, it's 04:50 in Karimui)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,517 ft (KMR is higher 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

### [Karimui Airport (KMR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kmr-karimui-karimui-airport/1ef266de-9c03-6a50-9150-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Karimui, Papua New Guinea
- ICAO: AYRI
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Coordinates: -6.490000, 144.820000
- Elevation: 3,640 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 06:50 in Christchurch, it's 04:50 in Karimui.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Karimui Airport (KMR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kmr-karimui-karimui-airport/1ef266de-9c03-6a50-9150-06bb2780ed98)
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