# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kosrae (KSA)

> 5,516 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,516 km / 3,428 mi / 2,979 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 347° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 171° (south)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Micronesia
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 19:20 in Christchurch, it's 18:20 in Kosrae)
- **Elevation difference**: 111 ft (KSA 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

### [Kosrae Airport (KSA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ksa-kosrae-kosrae-airport/1ef266df-8aa4-6286-a420-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kosrae, Micronesia
- ICAO: PTSA
- Timezone: Pacific/Kosrae
- Coordinates: 5.360000, 162.960000
- Elevation: 12 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 19:20 in Christchurch, it's 18:20 in Kosrae.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kosrae Airport (KSA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ksa-kosrae-kosrae-airport/1ef266df-8aa4-6286-a420-06bb2780ed98)
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