CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,088 km
3,162 miles
TIZ
Tari
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,088 km
3,162 mi / 2,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TIZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tari Airport
IATA Code CHC TIZ
ICAO Code NZCH AYTA
City Christchurch Tari
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 123 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -5.840000, 142.950000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tari (TIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tari Airport (TIZ) in Tari, Papua New Guinea is 5,088 kilometers (3,162 miles / 2,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 18:27 in Christchurch, it's 15:27 in Tari. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,377 feet between the two airports. Tari Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tari (TIZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 150° (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 Tari Airport (TIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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