CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,509 km
2,802 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,509 km
2,802 mi / 2,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC POM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code CHC POM
ICAO Code NZCH AYPY
City Christchurch Port Moresby
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Christchurch (CHC) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 4,509 kilometers (2,802 miles / 2,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Christchurch, it's 13:07 in Port Moresby. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Moresby (POM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). 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 Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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