CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
6,521 km
4,052 miles
LAH
Labuha-Halmahera Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,521 km
4,052 mi / 3,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC LAH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha
IATA Code CHC LAH
ICAO Code NZCH WAPH
City Christchurch Labuha-Halmahera Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 123 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -0.640000, 127.500000

Christchurch (CHC) to Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia is 6,521 kilometers (4,052 miles / 3,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in Christchurch, it's 23:25 in Labuha-Halmahera Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 143° (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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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