CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,438 km
2,758 miles
TFI
Tufi
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,438 km
2,758 mi / 2,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TFI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tufi Airport
IATA Code CHC TFI
ICAO Code NZCH AYTU
City Christchurch Tufi
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -9.080000, 149.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tufi (TFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tufi Airport (TFI) in Tufi, Papua New Guinea is 4,438 kilometers (2,758 miles / 2,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Christchurch, it's 09:42 in Tufi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tufi (TFI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Tufi Airport (TFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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