CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
6,257 km
3,888 miles
SOQ
Sorong-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,257 km
3,888 mi / 3,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
307°
northwest

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CHC SOQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sorong (Jefman) Airport
IATA Code CHC SOQ
ICAO Code NZCH WASS
City Christchurch Sorong-Papua Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 123 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -0.930000, 131.120000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,257 kilometers (3,888 miles / 3,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Christchurch, it's 00:24 in Sorong-Papua Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 145° (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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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