CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,049 km
3,137 miles
UOA
Mururoa Atoll
French Polynesia
Distance
5,049 km
3,137 mi / 2,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC UOA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mururoa Atoll Airport
IATA Code CHC UOA
ICAO Code NZCH NTTX
City Christchurch Mururoa Atoll
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -21.870000, -138.920000

Christchurch (CHC) to Mururoa Atoll (UOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) in Mururoa Atoll, French Polynesia is 5,049 kilometers (3,137 miles / 2,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 08:02 in Christchurch, it's 09:02 in Mururoa Atoll. 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 Mururoa Atoll (UOA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 230° (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 Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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