CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,246 km
3,260 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
5,246 km
3,260 mi / 2,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
69°
east northeast

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CHC TJN
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code CHC TJN
ICAO Code NZCH NTKM
City Christchurch Takume
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Christchurch (CHC) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 5,246 kilometers (3,260 miles / 2,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 11:54 in Christchurch, it's 12:54 in Takume. 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 Takume (TJN) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 225° (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 Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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