Distance From Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown International Airport, CHC - ZQN Distance

The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) is 216 miles or 347 kilometers or 188 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 Queenstown ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Queenstown takes around 0 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand to Queenstown International Airport, Queenstown, New Zealand is 0 hours 29 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 - ZQN

Kilometers		347 km
Statute Miles		216 miles
Nautical Miles		188 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 29 minutes

Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown International Airport Flight Route Map - CHC to ZQN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Christchurch, New Zealand and Queenstown, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHC - ZQN

Time difference between Christchurch (New Zealand) and Queenstown (New Zealand) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-02-22, 11:47:36 NZDT
Queenstown (New Zealand)	2026-02-22, 11:47:36 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

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

Destination

Queenstown International Airport (ZQN / NZQN) Queenstown, New Zealand