# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Vanua Balavu (VBV)

> 3,023 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,023 km / 1,879 mi / 1,632 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 18° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 194° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Fiji
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 19:13 in Christchurch, it's 19:13 in Vanua Balavu)
- **Elevation difference**: 47 ft (VBV 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

### [Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vbv-vanua-balavu-vanua-balavu-airport/1ef266df-7070-64aa-a131-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vanua Balavu, Fiji
- ICAO: NFVB
- Timezone: Pacific/Fiji
- Coordinates: -17.270000, -178.980000
- Elevation: 76 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.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vbv-vanua-balavu-vanua-balavu-airport/1ef266df-7070-64aa-a131-06bb2780ed98)
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