CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,923 km
3,059 miles
RGI
Rangiroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
4,923 km
3,059 mi / 2,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC RGI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rangiroa Airport
IATA Code CHC RGI
ICAO Code NZCH NTTG
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -14.950000, -147.660000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) in Rangiroa Airport, French Polynesia is 4,923 kilometers (3,059 miles / 2,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 23:05 in Christchurch, it's 00:05 in Rangiroa Airport. 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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 222° (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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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