# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Houailou (HLU)

> 2,553 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,553 km / 1,587 mi / 1,379 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 343° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 167° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → New Caledonia
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 21:55 in Christchurch, it's 20:55 in Houailou)
- **Elevation difference**: 113 ft (HLU is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Nesson Airport (HLU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hlu-houailou-nesson-airport/1ef266df-7508-6c9c-9973-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houailou, New Caledonia
- ICAO: NWWH
- Timezone: Pacific/Noumea
- Coordinates: -21.260000, 165.620000
- Elevation: 10 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:55 in Christchurch, it's 20:55 in Houailou.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nesson Airport (HLU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hlu-houailou-nesson-airport/1ef266df-7508-6c9c-9973-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)