# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Noumea (NOU)

> 2,459 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,459 km / 1,528 mi / 1,328 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 344° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 168° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → New Caledonia
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 21:42 in Christchurch, it's 20:42 in Noumea)
- **Elevation difference**: 71 ft (NOU 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

### [La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nou-noumea-la-tontouta-international-airport/1ef266df-7538-65c8-9e7b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Noumea, New Caledonia
- ICAO: NWWW
- Timezone: Pacific/Noumea
- Coordinates: -22.010000, 166.210000
- Elevation: 52 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 21:42 in Christchurch, it's 20:42 in Noumea.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nou-noumea-la-tontouta-international-airport/1ef266df-7538-65c8-9e7b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)