Distance From Massena International Airport Richards Field to Christchurch International Airport, MSS - CHC Distance

The distance from Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 9198 miles or 14803 kilometers or 7988 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 Massena ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Massena and Christchurch takes around 21 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Massena International Airport Richards Field, Massena, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 21 hours 8 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 • MSS - CHC

Kilometers		14803 km
Statute Miles		9198 miles
Nautical Miles		7988 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 8 minutes

Massena International Airport Richards Field to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - MSS to CHC Flight Path

Location of Massena International Airport Richards Field & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Massena, United States and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSS - CHC

Time difference between Massena (United States) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 16 Hours.
Christchurch time is 16 Hours ahead of Massena.

Location	Local Time
Massena (United States)	2026-08-07, 20:22:25 EDT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-08-08, 12:22:25 NZST

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

Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS / KMSS) Massena, United States

Destination

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