Distance From Burnt Chimney Airport to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Burnt Chimney Airport () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 8718 miles or 14030 kilometers or 7571 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 Wirtz ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wirtz and Christchurch takes around 20 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Burnt Chimney Airport, Wirtz, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 20 hours 2 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		14030 km
Statute Miles		8718 miles
Nautical Miles		7571 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 2 minutes

Burnt Chimney Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

Location of Burnt Chimney Airport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wirtz to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wirtz, United States and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

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

Location	Local Time
Wirtz (United States)	2025-12-15, 22:43:18 EST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 16:43:18 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

Burnt Chimney Airport ( / 70VA) Wirtz, United States

Destination

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