Distance From La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport to Christchurch International Airport, LRH - CHC Distance

The distance from La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport (LRH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 12078 miles or 19437 kilometers or 10488 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 La Rochelle/Île de Ré ( France ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Rochelle/Île de Ré and Christchurch takes around 27 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport, La Rochelle/Île de Ré, France to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 27 hours 46 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 • LRH - CHC

Kilometers		19437 km
Statute Miles		12078 miles
Nautical Miles		10488 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		27 hours 46 minutes

La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - LRH to CHC Flight Path

Location of La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view La Rochelle/Île de Ré to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between La Rochelle/Île de Ré, France and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LRH - CHC

Time difference between La Rochelle/Île de Ré (France) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 12 Hours.
Christchurch time is 12 Hours ahead of La Rochelle/Île de Ré.

Location	Local Time
La Rochelle/Île de Ré (France)	2026-01-29, 10:17:10 CET
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-01-29, 22:17:10 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

La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport (LRH / LFBH) La Rochelle/Île de Ré, France

Destination

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