CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,666 km
2,899 miles
GAR
Garaina
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,666 km
2,899 mi / 2,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC GAR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Garaina Airport
IATA Code CHC GAR
ICAO Code NZCH AYGI
City Christchurch Garaina
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 2,497 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -7.880000, 147.140000

Christchurch (CHC) to Garaina (GAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Garaina Airport (GAR) in Garaina, Papua New Guinea is 4,666 kilometers (2,899 miles / 2,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Christchurch, it's 03:01 in Garaina. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,374 feet between the two airports. Garaina Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Garaina (GAR) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). 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 Garaina Airport (GAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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