Airport Comparison
| CHT | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | CHT | WLG |
| ICAO Code | NZCI | NZWN |
| City | Waitangi | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chatham | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 43 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | -43.810000, -176.460000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Waitangi (CHT) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 767 kilometers (476 miles / 414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.
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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 0.75-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Waitangi, it's 20:59 in Wellington.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.