# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)

> 5,971 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,971 km / 3,710 mi / 3,224 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 64° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 221° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → French Polynesia
- **Time difference**: -21.5h (When it's 11:21 in Christchurch, it's 13:51 in Nuku Hiva Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 97 ft (NHV 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

### [Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nhv-nuku-hiva-airport/1ef266df-73b1-6fba-93f7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nuku Hiva Airport, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTMD
- Timezone: Pacific/Marquesas
- Coordinates: -8.800000, -140.230000
- Elevation: 220 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 11:21 in Christchurch, it's 13:51 in Nuku Hiva Airport.
With a 21.5-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)
- [Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nhv-nuku-hiva-airport/1ef266df-73b1-6fba-93f7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)