Distance From Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport, NSN - CHC Distance

The distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 156 miles or 251 kilometers or 135 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 Nelson ( New Zealand ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Christchurch takes around 0 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, New Zealand to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 0 hours 21 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 • NSN - CHC

Kilometers		251 km
Statute Miles		156 miles
Nautical Miles		135 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 21 minutes

Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - NSN to CHC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NSN - CHC

Time difference between Nelson (New Zealand) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 11:09:51 NZDT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 11:09:51 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

Nelson Airport (NSN / NZNS) Nelson, New Zealand

Destination

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