# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Nuku'alofa (TBU)

> 2,724 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,724 km / 1,693 mi / 1,471 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 29° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 202° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Tonga
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 18:35 in Christchurch, it's 19:35 in Nuku'alofa)
- **Elevation difference**: 3 ft (TBU is higher 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

### [Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tbu-nukualofa-fuaamotu-international-airport/1ef266df-705a-6d44-bad4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nuku'alofa, Tonga
- ICAO: NFTF
- Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
- Coordinates: -21.240000, -175.150000
- Elevation: 126 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 18:35 in Christchurch, it's 19:35 in Nuku'alofa.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tbu-nukualofa-fuaamotu-international-airport/1ef266df-705a-6d44-bad4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)