About this route:

A direct, nonstop flight between Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Christchurch, New Zealand would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,940 miles (or 11,169 kilometers).

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Departure Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: VVI / SLVR
Airport Name: Viru Viru International Airport
Location: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
GPS Coordinates: 17°38'40"S by 63°8'7"W
Operator/Owner: abertis airports (Abertis)
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 1225 feet (373 meters)
# of Runways: 1
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Arrival Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: CHC / NZCH
Airport Name: Christchurch International Airport
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
GPS Coordinates: 43°29'21"S by 172°31'55"E
Area Served: Christchurch
Operator/Owner: Christchurch City Council (75%)
NZ Government (25%)
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 123 feet (37 meters)
# of Runways: 3
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Facts about Viru Viru International Airport (VVI):

  • The closest airport to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is El Trompillo Airport (SRZ), which is located only 12 miles (19 kilometers) SSW of VVI.
  • Viru Viru is able to handle the largest commercial jets and handles domestic, regional, and international flights from North America and Europe.
  • The furthest airport from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is San Fernando Airport (SFE), which is nearly antipodal to Viru Viru International Airport (meaning Viru Viru International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from San Fernando Airport), and is located 12,198 miles (19,631 kilometers) away in San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines.
  • Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) currently has only 1 runway.

Facts about Christchurch International Airport (CHC):

  • Since the closure of Wigram Air Force Base, the Royal New Zealand Air Force always flies to Christchurch International Airport when required to visit the city.
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) has 3 runways.
  • Because of Christchurch International Airport's relatively low elevation of 123 feet, planes can take off or land at Christchurch International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
  • The closest airport to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG), which is located 47 miles (75 kilometers) SW of CHC.
  • Stage 1 of the new terminal, including the new check-in hall, new food/retail precinct, new single domestic security screening, and the new regional departure lounge and baggage claim of the new terminal was completed in May 2011, allowing the old international check-in and the old domestic terminal north of the main pier to be demolished to make way for Stage 2.
  • Runway 11/29 will be widened and extended 244m west into the nearby golf course and a RESA will be added to each end to make it comply with ICAO standards.
  • The furthest airport from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is A Coruña Airport (LCG), which is nearly antipodal to Christchurch International Airport (meaning Christchurch International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from A Coruña Airport), and is located 12,389 miles (19,939 kilometers) away in A Coruña, Spain.
  • Christchurch International Airport handled 556,096 passengers last year.
  • Three different city bus routes service the airport.

Map of Nearest Airports to Viru Viru International Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Viru Viru International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111.76 miles (18.92 km) SSWEl Trompillo Airport (SRZ)Santa Cruz de la Sierra, BoliviaView El Trompillo Airport on a map Set SRZ as origin Airport Set SRZ as destination Airport Get more information about El Trompillo Airport
2118.33 miles (190.44 km) NAscención de Guarayos Airport (ASC)Ascención de Guarayos, BoliviaView Ascención de Guarayos Airport on a map Set ASC as origin Airport Set ASC as destination Airport Get more information about Ascención de Guarayos Airport
3127.03 miles (204.44 km) NEConcepción Airport (CEP)Concepción, Santa Cruz, BoliviaView Concepción Airport on a map Set CEP as origin Airport Set CEP as destination Airport Get more information about Concepción Airport
4165.20 miles (265.87 km) SCamiri Airport (CAM)Camiri, BoliviaView Camiri Airport on a map Set CAM as origin Airport Set CAM as destination Airport Get more information about Camiri Airport
5169.72 miles (273.14 km) SWJuana Azurduy de Padilla International Airport (SRE)Sucre, BoliviaView Juana Azurduy de Padilla International Airport on a map Set SRE as origin Airport Set SRE as destination Airport Get more information about Juana Azurduy de Padilla International Airport
6200.99 miles (323.46 km) WJorge Wilstermann International Airport (CBB)Cochabamba, BoliviaView Jorge Wilstermann International Airport on a map Set CBB as origin Airport Set CBB as destination Airport Get more information about Jorge Wilstermann International Airport
7228.28 miles (367.38 km) NNWTeniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport (TDD)Trinidad, BoliviaView Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport on a map Set TDD as origin Airport Set TDD as destination Airport Get more information about Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport
8273.45 miles (440.07 km) NWLa Esperanza Airport (LEZ)La Esperanza, HondurasView La Esperanza Airport on a map Set LEZ as origin Airport Set LEZ as destination Airport Get more information about La Esperanza Airport
9283.35 miles (456.01 km) NHuacaraje Airport (BVK)Huacaraje, BoliviaView Huacaraje Airport on a map Set BVK as origin Airport Set BVK as destination Airport Get more information about Huacaraje Airport
10288.81 miles (464.79 km) SSWCapitán Oriel Lea Plaza International Airport (TJA)Tarija, BoliviaView Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza International Airport on a map Set TJA as origin Airport Set TJA as destination Airport Get more information about Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza International Airport
11300.10 miles (482.96 km) SYacuiba Airport (BYC)Yacuiba, BoliviaView Yacuiba Airport on a map Set BYC as origin Airport Set BYC as destination Airport Get more information about Yacuiba Airport
12306.94 miles (493.96 km) NNWMagdalena Airport (MGD)Magdalena, BoliviaView Magdalena Airport on a map Set MGD as origin Airport Set MGD as destination Airport Get more information about Magdalena Airport
13307.11 miles (494.24 km) NWCapitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport (SRJ)San Borja, BoliviaView Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport on a map Set SRJ as origin Airport Set SRJ as destination Airport Get more information about Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport
14308.79 miles (496.95 km) NNWSanta Ana del Yacuma Airport (SBL)Santa Ana del Yacuma, BoliviaView Santa Ana del Yacuma Airport on a map Set SBL as origin Airport Set SBL as destination Airport Get more information about Santa Ana del Yacuma Airport
15310.10 miles (499.06 km) SWUyuni Joya Andina Airport (UYU)Uyuni, Potosí, BoliviaView Uyuni Joya Andina Airport on a map Set UYU as origin Airport Set UYU as destination Airport Get more information about Uyuni Joya Andina Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Viru Viru International Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Viru Viru International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
112,198.46 miles (19,631.48 km) WNWSan Fernando Airport (SFE)San Fernando City, La Union, PhilippinesView San Fernando Airport on a map Set SFE as origin Airport Set SFE as destination Airport Get more information about San Fernando Airport
212,192.92 miles (19,622.56 km) WLaoag International Airport (LAO)Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, PhilippinesView Laoag International Airport on a map Set LAO as origin Airport Set LAO as destination Airport Get more information about Laoag International Airport
312,173.68 miles (19,591.58 km) WNWLoakan Airport (BAG)Baguio City, PhilippinesView Loakan Airport on a map Set BAG as origin Airport Set BAG as destination Airport Get more information about Loakan Airport
412,138.77 miles (19,535.40 km) NWClark International Airport (CRK)Clark Special Economic Zone, PhilippinesView Clark International Airport on a map Set CRK as origin Airport Set CRK as destination Airport Get more information about Clark International Airport
512,137.05 miles (19,532.64 km) NWSubic Bay International Airport (SFS)Morong, Bataan, PhilippinesView Subic Bay International Airport on a map Set SFS as origin Airport Set SFS as destination Airport Get more information about Subic Bay International Airport
612,116.42 miles (19,499.44 km) WTuguegarao Airport (TUG)Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, PhilippinesView Tuguegarao Airport on a map Set TUG as origin Airport Set TUG as destination Airport Get more information about Tuguegarao Airport
712,110.56 miles (19,490.00 km) WCauayan Airport (CYZ)Cauayan City, Isabela, PhilippinesView Cauayan Airport on a map Set CYZ as origin Airport Set CYZ as destination Airport Get more information about Cauayan Airport
812,102.65 miles (19,477.27 km) WNWDr. Juan C. Angara Airport (BQA)Baler, Aurora, PhilippinesView Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport on a map Set BQA as origin Airport Set BQA as destination Airport Get more information about Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport
912,097.73 miles (19,469.36 km) NWLubang Airport (LBX)Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, PhilippinesView Lubang Airport on a map Set LBX as origin Airport Set LBX as destination Airport Get more information about Lubang Airport
1012,091.82 miles (19,459.85 km) NWMajor Danilo Atienza Air Base (SGL)Cavite City, Cavite, PhilippinesView Major Danilo Atienza Air Base on a map Set SGL as origin Airport Set SGL as destination Airport Get more information about Major Danilo Atienza Air Base
1112,086.07 miles (19,450.59 km) NWNinoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)Metro Manila, PhilippinesView Ninoy Aquino International Airport on a map Set MNL as origin Airport Set MNL as destination Airport Get more information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport
1212,070.75 miles (19,425.94 km) NNEShun Tak Heliport (HHP)Sheung Wan, ChinaView Shun Tak Heliport on a map Set HHP as origin Airport Set HHP as destination Airport Get more information about Shun Tak Heliport
1312,061.93 miles (19,411.75 km) NNEHong Kong International Airport (HKG)Chek Lap Kok, Hong KongView Hong Kong International Airport on a map Set HKG as origin Airport Set HKG as destination Airport Get more information about Hong Kong International Airport
1412,059.88 miles (19,408.45 km) NEMacau International Airport (MFM)Taipa, MacauView Macau International Airport on a map Set MFM as origin Airport Set MFM as destination Airport Get more information about Macau International Airport
1512,059.67 miles (19,408.12 km) NEZhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH)Zhuhai, Guangdong, ChinaView Zhuhai Jinwan Airport on a map Set ZUH as origin Airport Set ZUH as destination Airport Get more information about Zhuhai Jinwan Airport

Map of Nearest Airports to Christchurch International Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Christchurch International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
146.56 miles (74.93 km) SWAshburton Aerodrome (ASG)Ashburton, New ZealandView Ashburton Aerodrome on a map Set ASG as destination Airport Set ASG as destination Airport Get more information about Ashburton Aerodrome
285.98 miles (138.36 km) SWRichard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU)Timaru, New ZealandView Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) on a map Set TIU as destination Airport Set TIU as destination Airport Get more information about Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport)
391.30 miles (146.94 km) NEKaikoura Aerodrome (KBZ)Kaikoura, New ZealandView Kaikoura Aerodrome on a map Set KBZ as destination Airport Set KBZ as destination Airport Get more information about Kaikoura Aerodrome
494.67 miles (152.36 km) NWHokitika Airport (HKK)Hokitika, New ZealandView Hokitika Airport on a map Set HKK as destination Airport Set HKK as destination Airport Get more information about Hokitika Airport
598.21 miles (158.06 km) NWGreymouth Airport (GMN)Greymouth, New ZealandView Greymouth Airport on a map Set GMN as destination Airport Set GMN as destination Airport Get more information about Greymouth Airport
6121.37 miles (195.32 km) WMount Cook Airport (MON)Mount Cook, New ZealandView Mount Cook Airport on a map Set MON as destination Airport Set MON as destination Airport Get more information about Mount Cook Airport
7123.49 miles (198.74 km) WSWGlentanner Aerodrome (GTN)Mount Cook, New ZealandView Glentanner Aerodrome on a map Set GTN as destination Airport Set GTN as destination Airport Get more information about Glentanner Aerodrome
8124.98 miles (201.14 km) SWOamaru Airport (OAM)Oamaru, North Otago, New ZealandView Oamaru Airport on a map Set OAM as destination Airport Set OAM as destination Airport Get more information about Oamaru Airport
9125.97 miles (202.73 km) WFox Glacier Aerodrome (FGL)Fox Glacier, New ZealandView Fox Glacier Aerodrome on a map Set FGL as destination Airport Set FGL as destination Airport Get more information about Fox Glacier Aerodrome
10130.32 miles (209.73 km) NNWWestport Airport (WSZ)Westport, New ZealandView Westport Airport on a map Set WSZ as destination Airport Set WSZ as destination Airport Get more information about Westport Airport
11152.29 miles (245.08 km) NNEWoodbourne Airport (BHE)Blenheim, New ZealandView Woodbourne Airport on a map Set BHE as destination Airport Set BHE as destination Airport Get more information about Woodbourne Airport
12155.42 miles (250.12 km) NNENelson AirportTe Papa Waka Rererangi o Whakatū (NSN)Nelson, New ZealandView Nelson AirportTe Papa Waka Rererangi o Whakatū on a map Set NSN as destination Airport Set NSN as destination Airport Get more information about Nelson AirportTe Papa Waka Rererangi o Whakatū
13165.18 miles (265.83 km) NMotueka Aerodrome (MZP)Motueka, New ZealandView Motueka Aerodrome on a map Set MZP as destination Airport Set MZP as destination Airport Get more information about Motueka Aerodrome
14179.20 miles (288.39 km) NTakaka Aerodrome (KTF)Takaka, New ZealandView Takaka Aerodrome on a map Set KTF as destination Airport Set KTF as destination Airport Get more information about Takaka Aerodrome
15183.94 miles (296.03 km) WSWWanaka Airport (WKA)Wanaka, New ZealandView Wanaka Airport on a map Set WKA as destination Airport Set WKA as destination Airport Get more information about Wanaka Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Christchurch International Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Christchurch International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
112,389.34 miles (19,938.66 km) ENEA Coruña Airport (LCG)A Coruña, SpainView A Coruña Airport on a map Set LCG as destination Airport Set LCG as destination Airport Get more information about A Coruña Airport
212,373.89 miles (19,913.80 km) NESantiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)Santiago de Compostela, SpainView Santiago de Compostela Airport on a map Set SCQ as destination Airport Set SCQ as destination Airport Get more information about Santiago de Compostela Airport
312,364.83 miles (19,899.21 km) WAsturias Airport (OVD)Oviedo, Asturias, SpainView Asturias Airport on a map Set OVD as destination Airport Set OVD as destination Airport Get more information about Asturias Airport
412,331.77 miles (19,846.00 km) NEVigo Airport (VGO)Vigo, Galicia, SpainView Vigo Airport on a map Set VGO as destination Airport Set VGO as destination Airport Get more information about Vigo Airport
512,326.14 miles (19,836.95 km) WNWLeón Airport (LEN)León, SpainView León Airport on a map Set LEN as destination Airport Set LEN as destination Airport Get more information about León Airport
612,317.56 miles (19,823.14 km) NNWBragança Airport (BGC)Bragança, PortugalView Bragança Airport on a map Set BGC as destination Airport Set BGC as destination Airport Get more information about Bragança Airport
712,296.25 miles (19,788.85 km) NNEBraga Airport (BGZ)Braga, PortugalView Braga Airport on a map Set BGZ as destination Airport Set BGZ as destination Airport Get more information about Braga Airport
812,283.43 miles (19,768.21 km) NVila Real Airport (VRL)Vila Real, PortugalView Vila Real Airport on a map Set VRL as destination Airport Set VRL as destination Airport Get more information about Vila Real Airport
912,269.27 miles (19,745.42 km) NNEFrancisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)Porto, PortugalView Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport on a map Set OPO as destination Airport Set OPO as destination Airport Get more information about Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
1012,255.48 miles (19,723.23 km) NWValladolid International Airport (VLL)Valladolid, SpainView Valladolid International Airport on a map Set VLL as destination Airport Set VLL as destination Airport Get more information about Valladolid International Airport
1112,253.81 miles (19,720.55 km) WSantander Airport (SDR)Santander, Cantabria, SpainView Santander Airport on a map Set SDR as destination Airport Set SDR as destination Airport Get more information about Santander Airport
1212,234.68 miles (19,689.77 km) NNWSalamanca-Matacán Airport (SLM)Salamanca, SpainView Salamanca-Matacán Airport on a map Set SLM as destination Airport Set SLM as destination Airport Get more information about Salamanca-Matacán Airport
1312,226.73 miles (19,676.96 km) WNWBurgos Airport (RGS)Burgos, SpainView Burgos Airport on a map Set RGS as destination Airport Set RGS as destination Airport Get more information about Burgos Airport
1412,213.99 miles (19,656.46 km) NCovilhã Airport (COV)Covilhã, PortugalView Covilhã Airport on a map Set COV as destination Airport Set COV as destination Airport Get more information about Covilhã Airport
1512,207.66 miles (19,646.28 km) WBilbao Airport (BIO)Bilbao, SpainView Bilbao Airport on a map Set BIO as destination Airport Set BIO as destination Airport Get more information about Bilbao Airport