Distance From Rukinga Ranch Airstrip to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Rukinga Ranch Airstrip () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 8102 miles or 13038 kilometers or 7036 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 ( Kenya ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Christchurch takes around 18 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rukinga Ranch Airstrip, , Kenya to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 18 hours 37 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		13038 km
Statute Miles		8102 miles
Nautical Miles		7036 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 37 minutes

Rukinga Ranch Airstrip to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

Time difference between (Kenya) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 10 Hours.
Christchurch time is 10 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(Kenya)	2025-12-15, 22:55:55 EAT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 08:55:55 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

Rukinga Ranch Airstrip ( / ) , Kenya

Destination

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