CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,706 km
2,924 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
4,706 km
2,924 mi / 2,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CHC NIG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code CHC NIG
ICAO Code NZCH NGNU
City Christchurch Nikunau
Country New Zealand Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 123 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 4,706 kilometers (2,924 miles / 2,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:32 in Christchurch, it's 22:32 in Nikunau.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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