# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Walaha (WLH)

> 3,156 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,156 km / 1,961 mi / 1,704 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 350° (north)
- **Return heading**: 173° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Vanuatu
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 04:59 in Christchurch, it's 03:59 in Walaha)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (WLH is higher 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

### [Walaha Airport (WLH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlh-walaha-walaha-airport/1ef266df-74ba-620e-8ed5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Walaha, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVSW
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -15.410000, 167.690000
- Elevation: 151 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 04:59 in Christchurch, it's 03:59 in Walaha.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Walaha Airport (WLH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlh-walaha-walaha-airport/1ef266df-74ba-620e-8ed5-06bb2780ed98)
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