# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Ablow (MTV)

> 3,348 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,348 km / 2,080 mi / 1,808 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 173° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Vanuatu
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 04:06 in Christchurch, it's 03:06 in Ablow)
- **Elevation difference**: 60 ft (MTV 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

### [Mota Lava Airport (MTV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtv-ablow-mota-lava-airport/1ef266df-746f-6a38-8427-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ablow, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVSA
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -13.670000, 167.710000
- Elevation: 63 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 04:06 in Christchurch, it's 03:06 in Ablow.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mota Lava Airport (MTV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtv-ablow-mota-lava-airport/1ef266df-746f-6a38-8427-06bb2780ed98)
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