CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,783 km
2,972 miles
RAB
Tokua
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,783 km
2,972 mi / 2,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC RAB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tokua Airport
IATA Code CHC RAB
ICAO Code NZCH AYTK
City Christchurch Tokua
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -4.340000, 152.380000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tokua (RAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tokua Airport (RAB) in Tokua, Papua New Guinea is 4,783 kilometers (2,972 miles / 2,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:26 in Christchurch, it's 11:26 in Tokua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokua (RAB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Tokua Airport (RAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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