Distance From Kegelman AF Aux Field to Christchurch International Airport, CKA - CHC Distance

The distance from Kegelman AF Aux Field (CKA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 7869 miles or 12664 kilometers or 6834 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 Cherokee ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cherokee and Christchurch takes around 18 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kegelman AF Aux Field, Cherokee, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 18 hours 5 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 • CKA - CHC

Kilometers		12664 km
Statute Miles		7869 miles
Nautical Miles		6834 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 5 minutes

Kegelman AF Aux Field to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - CKA to CHC Flight Path

Location of Kegelman AF Aux Field & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cherokee to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CKA - CHC

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

Location	Local Time
Cherokee (United States)	2025-12-15, 12:06:08 MST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 08:06:08 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

Kegelman AF Aux Field (CKA / KCKA) Cherokee, United States

Destination

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