CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,100 km
3,169 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,100 km
3,169 mi / 2,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
316°
northwest

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CHC SBE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code CHC SBE
ICAO Code NZCH AYSA
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 465 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Christchurch (CHC) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 5,100 kilometers (3,169 miles / 2,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 10:31 in Christchurch, it's 07:31 in Suabi Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Suabi Airport (SBE) 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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