Distance From Emo River Airstrip to Christchurch International Airport, EMO - CHC Distance

The distance from Emo River Airstrip (EMO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 2795 miles or 4498 kilometers or 2427 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 Emo Mission ( Papua New Guinea ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Emo Mission and Christchurch takes around 6 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Emo River Airstrip, Emo Mission, Papua New Guinea to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 6 hours 25 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 • EMO - CHC

Kilometers		4498 km
Statute Miles		2795 miles
Nautical Miles		2427 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 25 minutes

Emo River Airstrip to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - EMO to CHC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Emo Mission, Papua New Guinea and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Emo Mission, Papua New Guinea and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EMO - CHC

Time difference between Emo Mission (Papua New Guinea) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 3 Hours.
Christchurch time is 3 Hours ahead of Emo Mission.

Location	Local Time
Emo Mission (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-14, 10:15:04 +10
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-14, 13:15:04 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

Emo River Airstrip (EMO / AYEO) Emo Mission, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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