CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
2,600 km
1,616 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
2,600 km
1,616 mi / 1,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC UVE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ouvea Airport
IATA Code CHC UVE
ICAO Code NZCH NWWV
City Christchurch Ouvea
Country New Zealand New Caledonia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 123 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -20.640000, 166.570000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 2,600 kilometers (1,616 miles / 1,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 New Caledonia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Christchurch, it's 00:16 in Ouvea.

The return flight from Ouvea (UVE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 169° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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