CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,394 km
3,352 miles
FHZ
Fakahina
French Polynesia
Distance
5,394 km
3,352 mi / 2,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
71°
east northeast

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CHC FHZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Fakahina Airport
IATA Code CHC FHZ
ICAO Code NZCH NTKH
City Christchurch Fakahina
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -15.990000, -140.160000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fakahina (FHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fakahina Airport (FHZ) in Fakahina, French Polynesia is 5,394 kilometers (3,352 miles / 2,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 20:49 in Christchurch, it's 21:49 in Fakahina. 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 Fakahina (FHZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 225° (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 Fakahina Airport (FHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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