CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,223 km
2,624 miles
RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
4,223 km
2,624 mi / 2,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC RVV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Raivavae Airport
IATA Code CHC RVV
ICAO Code NZCH NTAV
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -23.890000, -147.660000

Christchurch (CHC) to Raivavae Airport (RVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia is 4,223 kilometers (2,624 miles / 2,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 06:53 in Christchurch, it's 07:53 in Raivavae 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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 229° (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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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