Distance From Merryfield RNAS Air Base to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Merryfield RNAS Air Base () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 11879 miles or 19116 kilometers or 10315 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 Ilminster ( United Kingdom ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ilminster and Christchurch takes around 27 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Merryfield RNAS Air Base, Ilminster, United Kingdom to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 27 hours 18 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		19116 km
Statute Miles		11879 miles
Nautical Miles		10315 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		27 hours 18 minutes

Merryfield RNAS Air Base to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

Location of Merryfield RNAS Air Base & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ilminster to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Ilminster, United Kingdom and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

Time difference between Ilminster (United Kingdom) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 13 Hours.
Christchurch time is 13 Hours ahead of Ilminster.

Location	Local Time
Ilminster (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 18:16:53 GMT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 07:16:53 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

Merryfield RNAS Air Base ( / ) Ilminster, United Kingdom

Destination

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