Distance From Fort Simpson Island Airport to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Fort Simpson Island Airport () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 8148 miles or 13113 kilometers or 7076 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 Fort Simpson Island ( Canada ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Simpson Island and Christchurch takes around 18 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Island Airport, Fort Simpson Island, Canada to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 18 hours 43 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		13113 km
Statute Miles		8148 miles
Nautical Miles		7076 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 43 minutes

Fort Simpson Island Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Simpson Island, Canada and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Simpson Island, Canada and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

Time difference between Fort Simpson Island (Canada) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 20 Hours.
Christchurch time is 20 Hours ahead of Fort Simpson Island.

Location	Local Time
Fort Simpson Island (Canada)	2025-12-14, 22:36:30 MST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 18:36:30 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

Fort Simpson Island Airport ( / CET4) Fort Simpson Island, Canada

Destination

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