# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Reao Airport (REA)

> 5,493 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,493 km / 3,413 mi / 2,966 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 76° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 228° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → French Polynesia
- **Time difference**: -22h (When it's 02:39 in Christchurch, it's 04:39 in Reao Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 111 ft (REA 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

### [Reao Airport (REA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rea-reao-airport/1ef266df-7341-60c6-bde0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Reao Airport, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTGE
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -18.470000, -136.440000
- Elevation: 12 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 02:39 in Christchurch, it's 04:39 in Reao Airport.
With a 22-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)
- [Reao Airport (REA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rea-reao-airport/1ef266df-7341-60c6-bde0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)