CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
6,497 km
4,037 miles
SQN
Sanana-Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,497 km
4,037 mi / 3,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC SQN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Emalamo Sanana Airport
IATA Code CHC SQN
ICAO Code NZCH WAPN
City Christchurch Sanana-Seram Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 123 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -2.080000, 125.970000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) in Sanana-Seram Island, Indonesia is 6,497 kilometers (4,037 miles / 3,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 09:00 in Christchurch, it's 05:00 in Sanana-Seram Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 142° (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 Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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