Distance From Riga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, RIX - CHC Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 10788 miles or 17361 kilometers or 9368 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 Riga ( Latvia ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Christchurch takes around 24 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 24 hours 48 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 • RIX - CHC

Kilometers		17361 km
Statute Miles		10788 miles
Nautical Miles		9368 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 48 minutes

Riga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to CHC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Riga, Latvia and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - CHC

Time difference between Riga (Latvia) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 11 Hours.
Christchurch time is 11 Hours ahead of Riga.

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2026-10-28, 22:52:52 EET
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-10-29, 09:52:52 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

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia

Destination

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