CHC to WLG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 304 km (189 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (WLG to CHC).
How far is it from Christchurch to Wellington?
The great-circle distance between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 304 km (189 mi, 164 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 WLG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. WLG is roughly northeast of CHC.
How is the CHC to WLG route written in code?
The pair is written CHC-WLG in IATA codes and NZCH-NZWN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Christchurch International Airport is CHC (NZCH), Wellington International Airport is WLG (NZWN).
| CHC | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Christchurch International Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZCH | NZWN |
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Elevation | 123 ft | 41 ft |
| Rank by connections | #402 | #441 |
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 82 ft (25 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CHC to WLG
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
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 Wellington?
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are 304 km (189 mi, 164 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHC to WLG?
A typical nonstop flight between CHC and WLG takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is WLG from CHC?
Wellington International Airport (WLG) lies roughly northeast of Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Which airlines fly CHC to WLG?
2 airlines appear on the CHC-WLG route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand.
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