CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,080 km
3,156 miles
XMH
Manihi Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
5,080 km
3,156 mi / 2,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
64°
east northeast

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CHC XMH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Manihi Airport
IATA Code CHC XMH
ICAO Code NZCH NTGI
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 123 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -14.440000, -146.070000

Christchurch (CHC) to Manihi Airport (XMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Manihi Airport (XMH) in Manihi Airport, French Polynesia is 5,080 kilometers (3,156 miles / 2,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 03:59 in Christchurch, it's 04:59 in Manihi Airport. 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 Manihi Airport (XMH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 222° (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 Manihi Airport (XMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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