Distance From Islay Airport to Christchurch International Airport, ILY - CHC Distance

The distance from Islay Airport (ILY) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 11593 miles or 18656 kilometers or 10067 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 Port Ellen ( United Kingdom ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Ellen and Christchurch takes around 26 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Islay Airport, Port Ellen, United Kingdom to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 26 hours 39 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 • ILY - CHC

Kilometers		18656 km
Statute Miles		11593 miles
Nautical Miles		10067 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 39 minutes

Islay Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - ILY to CHC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Port Ellen, United Kingdom and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Port Ellen, United Kingdom and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ILY - CHC

Time difference between Port Ellen (United Kingdom) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 13 Hours.
Christchurch time is 13 Hours ahead of Port Ellen.

Location	Local Time
Port Ellen (United Kingdom)	2026-03-21, 00:50:06 GMT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-03-21, 13:50:06 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

Islay Airport (ILY / EGPI) Port Ellen, United Kingdom

Destination

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