CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,080 km
3,156 miles
KPM
Kompiam Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,080 km
3,156 mi / 2,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KPM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kompiam Airport
IATA Code CHC KPM
ICAO Code NZCH AYAQ
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 5,100 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -5.380000, 143.920000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kompiam Airport (KPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kompiam Airport (KPM) in Kompiam Airport, Papua New Guinea is 5,080 kilometers (3,156 miles / 2,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 04:57 in Christchurch, it's 01:57 in Kompiam Airport. 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 4,977 feet between the two airports. Kompiam Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kompiam Airport (KPM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 151° (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 Kompiam Airport (KPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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