CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,978 km
3,093 miles
FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
4,978 km
3,093 mi / 2,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

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CHC FAV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Fakarava Airport
IATA Code CHC FAV
ICAO Code NZCH NTGF
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -16.050000, -145.660000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia is 4,978 kilometers (3,093 miles / 2,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 08:07 in Christchurch, it's 09:07 in Fakarava Airport. 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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