Distance From Río Tigre Airport to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Río Tigre Airport () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 7606 miles or 12241 kilometers or 6605 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 Río Tigre ( Panama ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Río Tigre and Christchurch takes around 17 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Río Tigre Airport, Río Tigre, Panama to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 17 hours 29 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		12241 km
Statute Miles		7606 miles
Nautical Miles		6605 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 29 minutes

Río Tigre Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Río Tigre, Panama and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Río Tigre, Panama and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

Time difference between Río Tigre (Panama) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 18 Hours.
Christchurch time is 18 Hours ahead of Río Tigre.

Location	Local Time
Río Tigre (Panama)	2025-12-16, 04:38:12 EST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 22:38:12 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

Río Tigre Airport ( / ) Río Tigre, Panama

Destination

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