CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
7,598 km
4,721 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
7,598 km
4,721 mi / 4,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TWU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code CHC TWU
ICAO Code NZCH WBKW
City Christchurch Tawau
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 123 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 4.320000, 118.130000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 7,598 kilometers (4,721 miles / 4,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Malaysia. 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 22:01 in Christchurch, it's 17:01 in Tawau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 141° (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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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