Distance From Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Heathrow Airport () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 7687 miles or 12370 kilometers or 6675 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 Robinson ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Robinson and Christchurch takes around 17 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heathrow Airport, Robinson, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 17 hours 40 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		12370 km
Statute Miles		7687 miles
Nautical Miles		6675 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 40 minutes

Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

Time difference between Robinson (United States) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 20 Hours.
Christchurch time is 20 Hours ahead of Robinson.

Location	Local Time
Robinson (United States)	2025-12-14, 18:47:14 MST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 14:47:14 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

Heathrow Airport ( / TE17) Robinson, United States

Destination

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