CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
6,371 km
3,958 miles
TMC
Waikabubak-Sumba Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,371 km
3,958 mi / 3,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TMC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tambolaka Airport
IATA Code CHC TMC
ICAO Code NZCH WADT
City Christchurch Waikabubak-Sumba Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Makassar
Elevation 123 ft 161 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -9.410000, 119.240000

Christchurch (CHC) to Waikabubak-Sumba Island (TMC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tambolaka Airport (TMC) in Waikabubak-Sumba Island, Indonesia is 6,371 kilometers (3,958 miles / 3,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 06:41 in Christchurch, it's 01:41 in Waikabubak-Sumba Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Waikabubak-Sumba Island (TMC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (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 Tambolaka Airport (TMC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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