CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,143 km
1,953 miles
SSR
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
Distance
3,143 km
1,953 mi / 1,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CHC SSR
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sara Airport
IATA Code CHC SSR
ICAO Code NZCH NVSH
City Christchurch Pentecost Island
Country New Zealand Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Efate
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -15.470000, 168.150000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pentecost Island (SSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu is 3,143 kilometers (1,953 miles / 1,697 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 08:54 in Christchurch, it's 06:54 in Pentecost Island.

The return flight from Pentecost Island (SSR) 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 Sara Airport (SSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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