CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
873 km
542 miles
WRE
Whangarei Airport
New Zealand
Distance
873 km
542 mi / 471 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
11°
north

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CHC WRE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Whangarei Airport
IATA Code CHC WRE
ICAO Code NZCH NZWR
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 123 ft 133 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -35.770000, 174.370000

Christchurch (CHC) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Whangarei Airport (WRE) in Whangarei Airport, New Zealand is 873 kilometers (542 miles / 471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 23:39 in Christchurch, it's 23:39 in Whangarei Airport.

The return flight from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 190° (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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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