Distance From Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 8252 miles or 13280 kilometers or 7166 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Birmingham ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Birmingham and Christchurch takes around 18 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport, Birmingham, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 18 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - CHC

Kilometers		13280 km
Statute Miles		8252 miles
Nautical Miles		7166 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 58 minutes

Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

Location of Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Birmingham, United States and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

Time difference between Birmingham (United States) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 18 Hours.
Christchurch time is 18 Hours ahead of Birmingham.

Location	Local Time
Birmingham (United States)	2025-12-15, 04:18:06 EST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 22:18:06 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport ( / AL50) Birmingham, United States

Destination

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand