CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,281 km
3,282 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
5,281 km
3,282 mi / 2,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
74°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC VHZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code CHC VHZ
ICAO Code NZCH NTUV
City Christchurch Vahitahi
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Christchurch (CHC) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 5,281 kilometers (3,282 miles / 2,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Christchurch, it's 03:15 in Vahitahi. With a 22-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vahitahi (VHZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). 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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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