Christchurch International Airport
Christchurch, New ZealandCHC / NZCH
Major airport · 21 direct destinations · 3 runways · longest runway 10,787 ft
41 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
Christchurch → Wellington
CHC
ChristchurchChristchurch International Airport
ChristchurchChristchurch International AirportWLGWellingtonWellington International Airport
WellingtonWellington International Airport- Distance
- 189 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~55m
Same local time in Christchurch and Wellington.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
Throughout the day
On average around 14.5 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 14.5
- flights per day
- 17
- busiest month · Nov
- 13
- quietest month · Jan
- 45 min
- measured flight time
- 12 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- 13Jan2026
- 16Feb
- 16Mar
- 15Apr
- 14May
- 14Jun
- 14Jul
- 13Aug
- 14Sep
- 15Oct2025
- 17Nov
- 16Dec
Airlines
Who flies it
Air New Zealandall year
Jetstar Airwaysall year
Air Chathamsall year
Boeingsummer
Qantasnow and then
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in Christchurch. Most departures between 06:00 and 09:00.
- 00:00
- 01:00
- 02:00
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- 06:00
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- 08:00
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Through the week
By weekday
- 13.8Mon
- 13.7Tue
- 14.8Wed
- 16.2Thu
- 14Fri
- 12.8Sat
- 15.6Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- ATR 72-600AT7660%
- Airbus A320A32024%
- De Havilland Dash 8-300DH8C13%
- Beechcraft King Air 200BE202%
- Airbus A320neoA20N0%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 13 | 404 |
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| February 2026 | 16 | 423 |
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| March 2026 | 16 | 496 |
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| April 2026 | 15 | 441 |
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| May 2026 | 14 | 401 |
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| June 2026 | 14 | 377 |
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| July 2026 | 14 | 437 |
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| August 2026 | 13 | 411 |
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| September 2026 | 14 | 422 |
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| October 2025 | 15 | 455 |
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| November 2025 | 17 | 495 |
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| December 2025 | 16 | 442 |
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Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on CHC-WLG - not a booking guarantee.
About this route
- Domestic route: both airports are in the same country.
- The opposite direction has also been observed as a direct connection.
- Direct destinations observed from Christchurch: 21.
- Direct destinations observed from Wellington: 19.
The airports on this route
Wellington International Airport
Wellington, New ZealandWLG / NZWN
Major airport · 19 direct destinations · 1 runway · longest runway 6,352 ft
46 °F · RainSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Alternative airports for this journey
Same journey, a different airport nearby - with an observed direct connection.
CHC BHEWoodbourne AirportBlenheim is about 50 mi from Wellington.View route →CHC PMRPalmerston North AirportPalmerston North is about 81 mi from Wellington.View route →CHC NSNNelson AirportNelson is about 82 mi from Wellington.View route →TIU WLGTimaru AirportTimaru is about 86 mi from Christchurch.View route →
About the route from Christchurch to Wellington
The observed direct connection between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) covers approximately 189 mi. The estimated flight time is around 55m. Air Chathams, Air New Zealand, Boeing, Jetstar Airways and Qantas have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is Christchurch from Wellington by air?
- The great-circle distance between Christchurch International Airport and Wellington International Airport is approximately 189 mi.
- How long is the flight from Christchurch to Wellington?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 55m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from Christchurch to Wellington?
- Yes, a direct connection between CHC and WLG has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: Air Chathams, Air New Zealand, Boeing, Jetstar Airways and Qantas.
- How often is there a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?
- On average around 14.5 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 5,204 observed flights. Mainly Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between Christchurch and Wellington?
- Same local time in Christchurch and Wellington.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
Route data updated on October 11, 2026.