Distance From Cain Airport to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Cain Airport () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 7756 miles or 12482 kilometers or 6735 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 Slidell ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Slidell and Christchurch takes around 17 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cain Airport, Slidell, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 17 hours 49 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		12482 km
Statute Miles		7756 miles
Nautical Miles		6735 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 49 minutes

Cain Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

Time difference between Slidell (United States) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 20 Hours.
Christchurch time is 20 Hours ahead of Slidell.

Location	Local Time
Slidell (United States)	2025-12-15, 08:37:24 MST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 04:37:24 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

Cain Airport ( / ) Slidell, United States

Destination

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