Distance From Christchurch International Airport to Cairo International Airport, CHC - CAI Distance

The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 10123 miles or 16290 kilometers or 8790 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 Cairo ( Egypt )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Cairo takes around 23 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand to Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt is 23 hours 16 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 - CAI

Kilometers		16290 km
Statute Miles		10123 miles
Nautical Miles		8790 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 16 minutes

Christchurch International Airport to Cairo International Airport Flight Route Map - CHC to CAI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Christchurch, New Zealand and Cairo, Egypt.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHC - CAI

Time difference between Christchurch (New Zealand) and Cairo (Egypt) is 11 Hours.
Cairo time is 11 Hours behind Christchurch.

Location	Local Time
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 06:41:31 NZDT
Cairo (Egypt)	2025-12-16, 19:41:31 EET

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

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) Cairo, Egypt