Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nandi to Christchurch. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is more dramatic and geographically significant. The approach to Christchurch offers sustained views of the Canterbury Plains, Banks Peninsula, and the distant Southern Alps—more visually rewarding than the departure from Fiji.

During takeoff from Nadi International (NAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Nadi typically departs runway 02 (northbound) or 20 (southbound). Right-side seats offer the best view of Viti Levu's western and southern coastlines as the aircraft climbs. You'll see the Coral Coast and reef systems that define Fiji's geography. Notable sights include: Viti Levu's southern coastline, Coral Coast reef formations, Nadi Bay, western ridge of Viti Levu.

When landing at Christchurch International (CHC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Christchurch typically lands runway 02 (from north) or 20 (from south). Left-side seats during approach from the north provide excellent views of the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps on the western horizon, and the city layout. The descent path aligns well with left-side geography. Notable sights include: Southern Alps (distant), Canterbury Plains, Christchurch city grid, Banks Peninsula.

The flight from Nadi International (NAN) to Christchurch International (CHC) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Tasman Sea for roughly 1,200 nautical miles. No significant landmarks are visible during the midpoint—only open ocean. The route passes east of New Zealand's North Island. As the aircraft approaches New Zealand airspace (around 2 hours into flight), the first landfall is typically the west coast of the South Island near Westland, though this is usually at altitude where detail is minimal. The descent begins over the Canterbury region, where the plains become visible.