# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Vava'u Island (VAV)

> 3,044 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,044 km / 1,891 mi / 1,644 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 29° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 202° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Tonga
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 20:26 in Christchurch, it's 21:26 in Vava'u Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 113 ft (VAV is higher 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

### [Vava'u International Airport (VAV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vav-vavau-island-vavau-international-airport/1ef266df-706b-6dba-aff0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vava'u Island, Tonga
- ICAO: NFTV
- Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
- Coordinates: -18.590000, -173.960000
- Elevation: 236 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 20:26 in Christchurch, it's 21:26 in Vava'u Island.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vava'u International Airport (VAV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vav-vavau-island-vavau-international-airport/1ef266df-706b-6dba-aff0-06bb2780ed98)
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