CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,289 km
2,043 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
3,289 km
2,043 mi / 1,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
350°
north

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CHC ZGU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code CHC ZGU
ICAO Code NZCH NVSQ
City Christchurch Gaua Island
Country New Zealand Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Efate
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 3,289 kilometers (2,043 miles / 1,776 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 12:34 in Christchurch, it's 10:34 in Gaua Island.

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

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