CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
787 km
489 miles
WTZ
Whitianga Airport
New Zealand
Distance
787 km
489 mi / 425 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
21°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC WTZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Whitianga Airport
IATA Code CHC WTZ
ICAO Code NZCH NZWT
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 123 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -36.830000, 175.680000

Christchurch (CHC) to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) in Whitianga Airport, New Zealand is 787 kilometers (489 miles / 425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Christchurch, it's 11:25 in Whitianga Airport.

The return flight from Whitianga Airport (WTZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). 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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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