CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,023 km
1,879 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
3,023 km
1,879 mi / 1,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC VBV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code CHC VBV
ICAO Code NZCH NFVB
City Christchurch Vanua Balavu
Country New Zealand Fiji
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 123 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Christchurch (CHC) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 3,023 kilometers (1,879 miles / 1,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Fiji. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:30 in Christchurch, it's 03:30 in Vanua Balavu.

The return flight from Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). 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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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