APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
4,962 km
3,083 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
4,962 km
3,083 mi / 2,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
223°
southwest

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APK CHC
Airport Name Apataki Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code APK CHC
ICAO Code NTGD NZCH
City Apataki Christchurch
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 8 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Apataki (APK) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 4,962 kilometers (3,083 miles / 2,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:21 in Apataki, it's 03:21 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 Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Apataki Airport (APK) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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