CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,348 km
2,080 miles
MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
Distance
3,348 km
2,080 mi / 1,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CHC MTV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mota Lava Airport
IATA Code CHC MTV
ICAO Code NZCH NVSA
City Christchurch Ablow
Country New Zealand Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Efate
Elevation 123 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -13.670000, 167.710000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ablow (MTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu is 3,348 kilometers (2,080 miles / 1,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 17:15 in Christchurch, it's 15:15 in Ablow.

The return flight from Ablow (MTV) 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 Mota Lava Airport (MTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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