CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,962 km
1,840 miles
EAE
Sangafa
Vanuatu
Distance
2,962 km
1,840 mi / 1,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
351°
north

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CHC EAE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sangafa Airport
IATA Code CHC EAE
ICAO Code NZCH NVSE
City Christchurch Sangafa
Country New Zealand Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Efate
Elevation 123 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.090000, 168.340000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sangafa (EAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sangafa Airport (EAE) in Sangafa, Vanuatu is 2,962 kilometers (1,840 miles / 1,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Vanuatu. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Christchurch, it's 23:45 in Sangafa.

The return flight from Sangafa (EAE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Sangafa Airport (EAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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