# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Raroia Airport (RRR)

> 5,214 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,214 km / 3,240 mi / 2,815 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 69° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 225° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → French Polynesia
- **Time difference**: -22h (When it's 00:27 in Christchurch, it's 02:27 in Raroia Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 105 ft (RRR 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

### [Raroia Airport (RRR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rrr-raroia-airport/1ef266df-73a6-63ae-9daa-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Raroia Airport, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTKO
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -16.050000, -142.480000
- Elevation: 18 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 00:27 in Christchurch, it's 02:27 in Raroia 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)
- [Raroia Airport (RRR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rrr-raroia-airport/1ef266df-73a6-63ae-9daa-06bb2780ed98)
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