Distance From Nukutepipi Airport to Christchurch International Airport, NKP - CHC Distance

The distance from Nukutepipi Airport (NKP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 2991 miles or 4813 kilometers or 2597 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 Nukutepipi ( French Polynesia ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nukutepipi and Christchurch takes around 6 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nukutepipi Airport, Nukutepipi, French Polynesia to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 6 hours 52 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 • NKP - CHC

Kilometers		4813 km
Statute Miles		2991 miles
Nautical Miles		2597 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 52 minutes

Nukutepipi Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - NKP to CHC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nukutepipi, French Polynesia and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Nukutepipi, French Polynesia and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKP - CHC

Time difference between Nukutepipi (French Polynesia) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 23 Hours.
Christchurch time is 23 Hours ahead of Nukutepipi.

Location	Local Time
Nukutepipi (French Polynesia)	2025-12-05, 02:55:52 -10
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-06, 01:55:52 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

Nukutepipi Airport (NKP / NTKU) Nukutepipi, French Polynesia

Destination

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