CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,852 km
3,636 miles
ZRI
Serui-Japen Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,852 km
3,636 mi / 3,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC ZRI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Serui Airport
IATA Code CHC ZRI
ICAO Code NZCH WABO
City Christchurch Serui-Japen Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 123 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -1.880000, 136.240000

Christchurch (CHC) to Serui-Japen Island (ZRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Serui Airport (ZRI) in Serui-Japen Island, Indonesia is 5,852 kilometers (3,636 miles / 3,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 17:18 in Christchurch, it's 13:18 in Serui-Japen Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Serui-Japen Island (ZRI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 147° (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 Serui Airport (ZRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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