CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,705 km
3,545 miles
ZRM
Sarmi-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,705 km
3,545 mi / 3,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC ZRM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sarmi Airport
IATA Code CHC ZRM
ICAO Code NZCH WAJI
City Christchurch Sarmi-Papua Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 123 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -1.870000, 138.750000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sarmi Airport (ZRM) in Sarmi-Papua Island, Indonesia is 5,705 kilometers (3,545 miles / 3,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Indonesia. 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 08:12 in Christchurch, it's 04:12 in Sarmi-Papua Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 149° (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 Sarmi Airport (ZRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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