Distance From Christchurch International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, CHC - AMS Distance

The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is 11607 miles or 18679 kilometers or 10079 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 Christchurch ( New Zealand ) to Amsterdam ( Netherlands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Amsterdam takes around 26 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands is 26 hours 41 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 - AMS

Kilometers		18679 km
Statute Miles		11607 miles
Nautical Miles		10079 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 41 minutes

Christchurch International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Flight Route Map - CHC to AMS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Christchurch, New Zealand and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHC - AMS

Time difference between Christchurch (New Zealand) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 12 Hours.
Amsterdam time is 12 Hours behind Christchurch.

Location	Local Time
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 13:47:56 NZDT
Amsterdam (Netherlands)	2025-12-16, 01:47:56 CET

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

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

Destination

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) Amsterdam, Netherlands