CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,177 km
3,217 miles
RMN
Rumginae Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,177 km
3,217 mi / 2,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC RMN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rumginae Airport
IATA Code CHC RMN
ICAO Code NZCH AYRG
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 160 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -5.900000, 141.270000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rumginae Airport (RMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rumginae Airport (RMN) in Rumginae Airport, Papua New Guinea is 5,177 kilometers (3,217 miles / 2,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 00:45 in Christchurch, it's 21:45 in Rumginae Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rumginae Airport (RMN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 149° (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 Rumginae Airport (RMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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