CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,040 km
1,889 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
3,040 km
1,889 mi / 1,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
349°
north

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CHC SWJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code CHC SWJ
ICAO Code NZCH NVSX
City Christchurch Malekula Island
Country New Zealand Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Efate
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Christchurch (CHC) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 3,040 kilometers (1,889 miles / 1,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 09:28 in Christchurch, it's 07:28 in Malekula Island.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 172° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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