# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kwailabesi (KWS)

> 4,070 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,070 km / 2,529 mi / 2,198 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 340° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 166° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Solomon Islands
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 14:28 in Christchurch, it's 13:28 in Kwailabesi)
- **Elevation difference**: 97 ft (KWS 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

### [Kwailabesi Airport (KWS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kws-kwailabesi-kwailabesi-airport/1ef266de-989c-6560-8dee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands
- ICAO: AGKW
- Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Coordinates: -8.360000, 160.780000
- Elevation: 26 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:28 in Christchurch, it's 13:28 in Kwailabesi.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kwailabesi Airport (KWS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kws-kwailabesi-kwailabesi-airport/1ef266de-989c-6560-8dee-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)