# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Ouvea (UVE)

> 2,600 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,600 km / 1,616 mi / 1,404 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 346° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 169° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → New Caledonia
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 21:19 in Christchurch, it's 20:19 in Ouvea)
- **Elevation difference**: 100 ft (UVE 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

### [Ouvea Airport (UVE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uve-ouvea-ouvea-airport/1ef266df-7534-6766-9599-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ouvea, New Caledonia
- ICAO: NWWV
- Timezone: Pacific/Noumea
- Coordinates: -20.640000, 166.570000
- Elevation: 23 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 21:19 in Christchurch, it's 20:19 in Ouvea.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ouvea Airport (UVE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uve-ouvea-ouvea-airport/1ef266df-7534-6766-9599-06bb2780ed98)
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