# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Suai (UAI)

> 5,929 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,929 km / 3,684 mi / 3,202 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 138° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Timor-Leste
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 01:06 in Christchurch, it's 22:06 in Suai)
- **Elevation difference**: 27 ft (UAI 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

### [Suai Airport (UAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uai-suai-suai-airport/1ef266df-ff91-67a6-8207-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Suai, Timor-Leste
- ICAO: WPDB
- Timezone: Asia/Dili
- Coordinates: -9.300000, 125.290000
- Elevation: 96 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 01:06 in Christchurch, it's 22:06 in Suai.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Suai Airport (UAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uai-suai-suai-airport/1ef266df-ff91-67a6-8207-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)