CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,895 km
1,799 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
2,895 km
1,799 mi / 1,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
351°
north

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CHC VLI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code CHC VLI
ICAO Code NZCH NVVV
City Christchurch Port Vila
Country New Zealand Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Efate
Elevation 123 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 2,895 kilometers (1,799 miles / 1,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 22:01 in Christchurch, it's 20:01 in Port Vila.

The return flight from Port Vila (VLI) 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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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