CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,214 km
3,240 miles
TMH
Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,214 km
3,240 mi / 2,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TMH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tanah Merah Airport
IATA Code CHC TMH
ICAO Code NZCH WAKT
City Christchurch Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 123 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -6.100000, 140.300000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) in Tanah Merah-Papua Island, Indonesia is 5,214 kilometers (3,240 miles / 2,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 15:09 in Christchurch, it's 11:09 in Tanah Merah-Papua Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 148° (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 Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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