Distance From Kópasker Airport to Christchurch International Airport, OPA - CHC Distance

The distance from Kópasker Airport (OPA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 10824 miles or 17419 kilometers or 9399 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 Kópasker ( Iceland ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kópasker and Christchurch takes around 24 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kópasker Airport, Kópasker, Iceland to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 24 hours 53 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 • OPA - CHC

Kilometers		17419 km
Statute Miles		10824 miles
Nautical Miles		9399 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 53 minutes

Kópasker Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - OPA to CHC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kópasker, Iceland and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Kópasker, Iceland and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OPA - CHC

Time difference between Kópasker (Iceland) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 13 Hours.
Christchurch time is 13 Hours ahead of Kópasker.

Location	Local Time
Kópasker (Iceland)	2026-03-19, 18:59:35 GMT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 07:59:35 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

Kópasker Airport (OPA / BIKP) Kópasker, Iceland

Destination

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