AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
4,858 km
3,019 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
4,858 km
3,019 mi / 2,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
181°
south

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AAK CHC
Airport Name Buariki Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AAK CHC
ICAO Code NGUK NZCH
City Buariki Christchurch
Country Kiribati New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Buariki (AAK) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 4,858 kilometers (3,019 miles / 2,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Kiribati with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:51 in Buariki, it's 01:51 in Christchurch.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buariki Airport (AAK) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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