# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Sangafa (EAE)

> 2,962 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,962 km / 1,840 mi / 1,599 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 173° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Vanuatu
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 06:30 in Christchurch, it's 05:30 in Sangafa)
- **Elevation difference**: 116 ft (EAE is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Sangafa Airport (EAE)](https://flightduration.online/airport/eae-sangafa-sangafa-airport/1ef266df-747b-6554-9046-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sangafa, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVSE
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -17.090000, 168.340000
- Elevation: 7 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:30 in Christchurch, it's 05:30 in Sangafa.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sangafa Airport (EAE)](https://flightduration.online/airport/eae-sangafa-sangafa-airport/1ef266df-747b-6554-9046-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)