CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,454 km
3,389 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
5,454 km
3,389 mi / 2,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC NAU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code CHC NAU
ICAO Code NZCH NTGN
City Christchurch Napuka Island
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Christchurch (CHC) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 5,454 kilometers (3,389 miles / 2,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 00:56 in Christchurch, it's 01:56 in Napuka Island. 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 Napuka Island (NAU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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