Distance From McClellan-Palomar Airport to Christchurch International Airport, CLD - CHC Distance

The distance from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 6896 miles or 11097 kilometers or 5988 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 Carlsbad ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Carlsbad and Christchurch takes around 15 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 15 hours 51 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 • CLD - CHC

Kilometers		11097 km
Statute Miles		6896 miles
Nautical Miles		5988 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 51 minutes

McClellan-Palomar Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - CLD to CHC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CLD - CHC

Time difference between Carlsbad (United States) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 21 Hours.
Christchurch time is 21 Hours ahead of Carlsbad.

Location	Local Time
Carlsbad (United States)	2025-12-14, 19:52:17 PST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 16:52:17 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

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD / KCRQ) Carlsbad, United States

Destination

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