AIU
Atiu Island
CK
3,777 km
2,347 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
3,777 km
2,347 mi / 2,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
220°
southwest

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AIU CHC
Airport Name Enua Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AIU CHC
ICAO Code NCAT NZCH
City Atiu Island Christchurch
Country CK New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 36 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -19.970000, -158.120000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Atiu Island (AIU) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, CK to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 3,777 kilometers (2,347 miles / 2,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting CK with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Atiu Island, it's 02:30 in Christchurch. With a 23-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 Christchurch (CHC) to Atiu Island (AIU) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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