# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV)

> 5,973 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,973 km / 3,711 mi / 3,225 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 36° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 205° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Kiribati
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 15:57 in Christchurch, it's 17:57 in Tabuaeran Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (TNV 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

### [Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tnv-tabuaeran-island-tabuaeran-island-airport/1ef266df-8983-6b18-88d1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati
- ICAO: PLFA
- Timezone: Pacific/Kiritimati
- Coordinates: 3.900000, -159.390000
- Elevation: 0 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 15:57 in Christchurch, it's 17:57 in Tabuaeran Island.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tnv-tabuaeran-island-tabuaeran-island-airport/1ef266df-8983-6b18-88d1-06bb2780ed98)
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