# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Poum (PUV)

> 2,696 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,696 km / 1,675 mi / 1,456 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 340° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 165° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → New Caledonia
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 06:22 in Christchurch, it's 05:22 in Poum)
- **Elevation difference**: 117 ft (PUV 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

### [Poum Airport (PUV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/puv-poum-poum-airport/1ef266df-751b-6c66-9713-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Poum, New Caledonia
- ICAO: NWWP
- Timezone: Pacific/Noumea
- Coordinates: -20.290000, 164.100000
- Elevation: 6 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:22 in Christchurch, it's 05:22 in Poum.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Poum Airport (PUV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/puv-poum-poum-airport/1ef266df-751b-6c66-9713-06bb2780ed98)
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