Distance From Abaiang Airport to Christchurch International Airport, ABF - CHC Distance

The distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 3130 miles or 5036 kilometers or 2718 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Abaiang ( Kiribati ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abaiang and Christchurch takes around 7 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Abaiang Airport, Abaiang, Kiribati to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 7 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ABF - CHC

Kilometers		5036 km
Statute Miles		3130 miles
Nautical Miles		2718 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 11 minutes

Abaiang Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - ABF to CHC Flight Path

Location of Abaiang Airport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Abaiang to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Abaiang, Kiribati and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Abaiang, Kiribati and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ABF - CHC

Time difference between Abaiang (Kiribati) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 1 Hours.
Christchurch time is 1 Hours ahead of Abaiang.

Location	Local Time
Abaiang (Kiribati)	2026-10-27, 22:06:31 +12
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-10-27, 23:06:31 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Abaiang Airport (ABF / NGAB) Abaiang, Kiribati

Destination

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand