CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,156 km
1,961 miles
WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
Distance
3,156 km
1,961 mi / 1,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

CHC WLH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Walaha Airport
IATA Code CHC WLH
ICAO Code NZCH NVSW
City Christchurch Walaha
Country New Zealand Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Efate
Elevation 123 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -15.410000, 167.690000

Christchurch (CHC) to Walaha (WLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu is 3,156 kilometers (1,961 miles / 1,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 13:47 in Christchurch, it's 11:47 in Walaha.

The return flight from Walaha (WLH) 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 Walaha Airport (WLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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