Distance From Dane County Regional Truax Field to Christchurch International Airport, MSN - CHC Distance

The distance from Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 8502 miles or 13683 kilometers or 7384 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 Madison ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Madison and Christchurch takes around 19 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Truax Field, Madison, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 19 hours 32 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 • MSN - CHC

Kilometers		13683 km
Statute Miles		8502 miles
Nautical Miles		7384 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 32 minutes

Dane County Regional Truax Field to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - MSN to CHC Flight Path

Location of Dane County Regional Truax Field & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Madison to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Madison, United States and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSN - CHC

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

Location	Local Time
Madison (United States)	2026-03-20, 23:03:32 CDT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-03-21, 17:03:32 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

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN / KMSN) Madison, United States

Destination

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