# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Wairoa (WIR)

> 644 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 644 km / 400 mi / 348 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 218° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (New Zealand)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 15:04 in Christchurch, it's 15:04 in Wairoa)
- **Elevation difference**: 81 ft (WIR 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

### [Wairoa Airport (WIR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wir-wairoa-wairoa-airport/1ef266df-783b-65ae-a172-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wairoa, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZWO
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -39.010000, 177.410000
- Elevation: 42 ft

## Route notes

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wairoa Airport (WIR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wir-wairoa-wairoa-airport/1ef266df-783b-65ae-a172-06bb2780ed98)
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