Travel time from
Christchurch to WellingtonAverage Travel Times are
1h 16min - 9h 32minTravel Distance
419.34 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 2h 19mins to travel from Christchurch to Wellington, given the average speed of 181km/h and the distance of 419.34 km (261 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | 327km (203 miles) | 1h 16mins |
| Drive | 461km (287 miles) | 8h 39mins |
| Bus | 457km (284 miles) | 9h 32mins |
Travel time by airplanes from Christchurch to Wellington
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 22mins | 21mins |
| A320 | 23mins | 22mins |
| A321 | 23mins | 22mins |
| A380 | 20mins | 19mins |
| Boeing 707 | 20mins | 19mins |
| Boeing 737 | 25mins | 23mins |
| Boeing 747 | 21mins | 20mins |
| Boeing 787 | 21mins | 20mins |
| ATR 72 | 42mins | 37mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM Christchurch to Wellington
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 11h 31mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 9h 13mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 7h 41mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 5h 45mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 4h 36mins |
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Christchurch - Wellington Info
Travel time from Christchurch to Christchurch 13mins.
Travel time from CHC to WLG 45mins.
Travel time from Wellington Airport to Courtenay Place - Paramount 15mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from Christchurch and by air and road.