CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,229 km
3,249 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,229 km
3,249 mi / 2,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TFM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code CHC TFM
ICAO Code NZCH AYTE
City Christchurch Telefomin
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Christchurch (CHC) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 5,229 kilometers (3,249 miles / 2,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 06:25 in Christchurch, it's 03:25 in Telefomin. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,827 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 149° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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