Distance From Josephstaal Airport to Christchurch International Airport, JOP - CHC Distance

The distance from Josephstaal Airport (JOP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 3159 miles or 5084 kilometers or 2744 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 Josephstaal ( Papua New Guinea ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Josephstaal and Christchurch takes around 7 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Josephstaal Airport, Josephstaal, Papua New Guinea to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 7 hours 15 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 • JOP - CHC

Kilometers		5084 km
Statute Miles		3159 miles
Nautical Miles		2744 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 15 minutes

Josephstaal Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - JOP to CHC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • JOP - CHC

Time difference between Josephstaal (Papua New Guinea) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 2 Hours.
Christchurch time is 2 Hours ahead of Josephstaal.

Location	Local Time
Josephstaal (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-22, 07:23:03 +10
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-06-22, 09:23:03 NZST

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

Josephstaal Airport (JOP / AYJS) Josephstaal, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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