# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Wakaya Island (KAY)

> 2,941 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,941 km / 1,827 mi / 1,588 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 14° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 191° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Fiji
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:06 in Christchurch, it's 05:06 in Wakaya Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 7 ft (KAY is higher 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

### [Wakaya Island Airport (KAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kay-wakaya-island-wakaya-island-airport/1ef266df-704a-6a7a-ad75-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wakaya Island, Fiji
- ICAO: NFNW
- Timezone: Pacific/Fiji
- Coordinates: -17.620000, 179.020000
- Elevation: 130 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.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wakaya Island Airport (KAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kay-wakaya-island-wakaya-island-airport/1ef266df-704a-6a7a-ad75-06bb2780ed98)
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