Wellington to Christchurch flights
Christchurch lies 305 km (190 mi) south-west of Wellington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Wellington | Christchurch | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Population | 381,900 | 419,200 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) | UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) |
| Nearest large airport | WLG, 5 km out | CHC, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 6021–6149 | 8011–8144 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Wellington
Wellington is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,352 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Woodbourne Airport (BHE, 80 km).
Arriving in Christchurch
Christchurch is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,787-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,787 ft | 123 ft |
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Staying in Christchurch
Our booking partner lists 822 places to stay in Christchurch. Of the 568 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (376), and 65 are five-star. Across 357 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 279,899 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Christchurch from Wellington?
305 km (190 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Wellington.
How long does it take to get from Wellington to Christchurch by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wellington and Christchurch?
No, both are on Pacific/Auckland at the moment.
Which airports are used for Wellington to Christchurch flights?
Typically Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Where can I stay in Christchurch?
Our booking partner lists 822 places to stay in Christchurch, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.