# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Mbambanakira (MBU)

> 3,948 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,948 km / 2,453 mi / 2,132 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 338° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 164° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Solomon Islands
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 10:49 in Christchurch, it's 09:49 in Mbambanakira)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (MBU 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

### [Babanakira Airport (MBU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mbu-mbambanakira-babanakira-airport/1ef266de-9861-6b2c-ad78-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands
- ICAO: AGGI
- Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Coordinates: -9.750000, 159.840000
- Elevation: 0 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 10:49 in Christchurch, it's 09:49 in Mbambanakira.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Babanakira Airport (MBU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mbu-mbambanakira-babanakira-airport/1ef266de-9861-6b2c-ad78-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)