CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
6,177 km
3,838 miles
LKA
Larantuka-Flores Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,177 km
3,838 mi / 3,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC LKA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gewayentana Airport
IATA Code CHC LKA
ICAO Code NZCH WRKL
City Christchurch Larantuka-Flores Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Makassar
Elevation 123 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -8.350000, 122.980000

Christchurch (CHC) to Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gewayentana Airport (LKA) in Larantuka-Flores Island, Indonesia is 6,177 kilometers (3,838 miles / 3,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 00:54 in Christchurch, it's 19:54 in Larantuka-Flores Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 138° (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 Gewayentana Airport (LKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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