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Flights NZ5342 06:00 Tu Th Fr · NZ332 07:00 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa · NZ5332 07:00 Su · NZ5334 07:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su
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Direct flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. The nonstop covers 304 km, an estimated 53 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Christchurch and Wellington. Updated 9 September 2026 at 17:09 UTC.
CHC
Christchurch
smooth · +6
WLG
Wellington
tracking
304 km · ~0h 53m est.
Running clean · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
77 / 100
route health from live CHC and WLG delay boards
Flight time~0h 53mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Air New ZealandJetstar Airways
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysAirports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at WLG: 36% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +7 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Christchurch to Wellington route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop CHC to WLG flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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CHC to WLG questions
Is CHC–WLG running on time right now?
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at CHC is the weaker end, route health score 77/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on CHC–WLG?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:00 and evening departures around 17:00 from CHC. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the WLG delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from CHC to WLG?
Great-circle distance is 304 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 51–56 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does CHC–WLG fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 104 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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