CHC to NAN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nadi International Airport (NAN) is 2,898 km (1,801 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 5m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (NAN to CHC).
How far is it from Christchurch to Nadi?
The great-circle distance between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) is 2,898 km (1,801 mi, 1,565 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CHC to NAN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NAN is roughly north of CHC.
How is the CHC to NAN route written in code?
The pair is written CHC-NAN in IATA codes and NZCH-NFFN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Christchurch International Airport is CHC (NZCH), Nadi International Airport is NAN (NFFN).
| CHC | NAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Christchurch International Airport | Nadi International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZCH | NFFN |
| Country | New Zealand | Fiji |
| Elevation | 123 ft | 59 ft |
| Rank by connections | #402 | #365 |
Both ICAO codes start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 64 ft (20 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CHC to NAN
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Air Pacific | FJI | Pacific | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Christchurch from Nadi?
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) are 2,898 km (1,801 mi, 1,565 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHC to NAN?
A typical nonstop flight between CHC and NAN takes about 4h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NAN from CHC?
Nadi International Airport (NAN) lies roughly north of Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Which airlines fly CHC to NAN?
1 airline appear on the CHC-NAN route in the open dataset, including Air Pacific.
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