CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,615 km
3,489 miles
SXK
Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,615 km
3,489 mi / 3,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC SXK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Saumlaki Airport
IATA Code CHC SXK
ICAO Code NZCH WAPI
City Christchurch Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 123 ft 218 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -7.990000, 131.310000

Christchurch (CHC) to Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Saumlaki Airport (SXK) in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia is 5,615 kilometers (3,489 miles / 3,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Christchurch, it's 12:48 in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 142° (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 Saumlaki Airport (SXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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