CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,035 km
1,886 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
3,035 km
1,886 mi / 1,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
351°
north

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CHC PBJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code CHC PBJ
ICAO Code NZCH NVSI
City Christchurch Paama Island
Country New Zealand Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Efate
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Christchurch (CHC) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 3,035 kilometers (1,886 miles / 1,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Vanuatu. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:22 in Christchurch, it's 11:22 in Paama Island.

The return flight from Paama Island (PBJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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