CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,920 km
3,057 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
4,920 km
3,057 mi / 2,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

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CHC NIU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code CHC NIU
ICAO Code NZCH NTKN
City Christchurch Niau
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Christchurch (CHC) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 4,920 kilometers (3,057 miles / 2,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 09:59 in Christchurch, it's 10:59 in Niau. 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 Niau (NIU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (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 Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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