CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,569 km
2,839 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,569 km
2,839 mi / 2,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PPT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CHC PPT
ICAO Code NZCH NTAA
City Christchurch Papeete
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Christchurch (CHC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,569 kilometers (2,839 miles / 2,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in Christchurch, it's 22:08 in Papeete. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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