# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Takapoto Airport (TKP)

> 5,117 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,117 km / 3,180 mi / 2,763 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 223° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → French Polynesia
- **Time difference**: -22h (When it's 16:14 in Christchurch, it's 18:14 in Takapoto Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 111 ft (TKP 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

### [Takapoto Airport (TKP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tkp-takapoto-airport/1ef266df-7376-6636-b540-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Takapoto Airport, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTGT
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -14.710000, -145.250000
- Elevation: 12 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 16:14 in Christchurch, it's 18:14 in Takapoto 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)
- [Takapoto Airport (TKP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tkp-takapoto-airport/1ef266df-7376-6636-b540-06bb2780ed98)
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