CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,539 km
5,306 miles
TUG
Tuguegarao City
Philippines
Distance
8,539 km
5,306 mi / 4,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TUG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tuguegarao Airport
IATA Code CHC TUG
ICAO Code NZCH RPUT
City Christchurch Tuguegarao City
Country New Zealand Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Manila
Elevation 123 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 17.640000, 121.730000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tuguegarao City (TUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) in Tuguegarao City, Philippines is 8,539 kilometers (5,306 miles / 4,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Philippines. 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 03:38 in Christchurch, it's 22:38 in Tuguegarao City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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