CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,211 km
3,238 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
5,211 km
3,238 mi / 2,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

CHC MTK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code CHC MTK
ICAO Code NZCH NGMN
City Christchurch Makin Island
Country New Zealand Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 3.370000, 172.990000

Christchurch (CHC) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 5,211 kilometers (3,238 miles / 2,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Christchurch, it's 09:20 in Makin Island.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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