Distance From Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 3249 miles or 5229 kilometers or 2822 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 Livingstone ( Australia ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Livingstone and Christchurch takes around 7 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield, Livingstone, Australia to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 7 hours 28 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		5229 km
Statute Miles		3249 miles
Nautical Miles		2822 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 28 minutes

Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

Location of Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Livingstone to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Livingstone, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

Time difference between Livingstone (Australia) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Christchurch time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Livingstone.

Location	Local Time
Livingstone (Australia)	2025-12-15, 18:18:42 ACST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 21:48:42 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

Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield ( / ) Livingstone, Australia

Destination

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