Distance From Ragged Island Airstrip to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Ragged Island Airstrip () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 9441 miles or 15193 kilometers or 8198 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 Matinicus ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matinicus and Christchurch takes around 21 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ragged Island Airstrip, Matinicus, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 21 hours 42 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		15193 km
Statute Miles		9441 miles
Nautical Miles		8198 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 42 minutes

Ragged Island Airstrip to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

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

Location	Local Time
Matinicus (United States)	2026-05-04, 22:05:48 EDT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-05-05, 14:05:48 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

Ragged Island Airstrip ( / ) Matinicus, United States

Destination

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