Distance From Russell Municipal Airport to Christchurch International Airport, RSL - CHC Distance

The distance from Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 7929 miles or 12760 kilometers or 6885 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 Russell ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Russell and Christchurch takes around 18 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Russell Municipal Airport, Russell, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 18 hours 13 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 • RSL - CHC

Kilometers		12760 km
Statute Miles		7929 miles
Nautical Miles		6885 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 13 minutes

Russell Municipal Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - RSL to CHC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RSL - CHC

Time difference between Russell (United States) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 20 Hours.
Christchurch time is 20 Hours ahead of Russell.

Location	Local Time
Russell (United States)	2025-12-05, 00:36:41 MST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-05, 20:36:41 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

Russell Municipal Airport (RSL / KRSL) Russell, United States

Destination

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