# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Valesdir (VLS)

> 2,996 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,996 km / 1,862 mi / 1,618 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 173° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Vanuatu
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 16:11 in Christchurch, it's 15:11 in Valesdir)
- **Elevation difference**: 113 ft (VLS 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

### [Valesdir Airport (VLS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vls-valesdir-valesdir-airport/1ef266df-74b6-646a-ba88-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Valesdir, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVSV
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -16.800000, 168.180000
- Elevation: 10 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 16:11 in Christchurch, it's 15:11 in Valesdir.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Valesdir Airport (VLS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vls-valesdir-valesdir-airport/1ef266df-74b6-646a-ba88-06bb2780ed98)
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