Travel time from
Wellington to ChristchurchAverage Travel Times are
2h 42min - 9h 39minTravel Distance
415.15 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 2h 18mins to travel from Wellington to Christchurch, given the average speed of 180km/h and the distance of 415.15 km (258 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | 331km (205 miles) | 2h 42mins |
| Drive | 454km (282 miles) | 8h 45mins |
| Bus | 449km (279 miles) | 9h 39mins |
Travel time by airplanes from Wellington to Christchurch
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 23mins | 22mins |
| A320 | 23mins | 22mins |
| A321 | 23mins | 22mins |
| A380 | 20mins | 19mins |
| Boeing 707 | 20mins | 19mins |
| Boeing 737 | 25mins | 23mins |
| Boeing 747 | 22mins | 20mins |
| Boeing 787 | 21mins | 20mins |
| ATR 72 | 43mins | 37mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM Wellington to Christchurch
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 11h 20mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 9h 4mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 7h 33mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 5h 40mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 4h 32mins |
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Wellington - Christchurch Info
Travel time from Courtenay Place - Blair Street to Wellington Airport 24mins.
Travel time from WLG to CHC 45mins.
Travel time from Christchurch International Airport to Central Station 31mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from Wellington and by air and road.