Distance From Shantou Waisha Airport to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Shantou Waisha Airport () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 5819 miles or 9364 kilometers or 5053 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 Shantou (Longhu) ( China ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shantou (Longhu) and Christchurch takes around 13 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shantou Waisha Airport, Shantou (Longhu), China to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 13 hours 22 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		9364 km
Statute Miles		5819 miles
Nautical Miles		5053 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 22 minutes

Shantou Waisha Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

Location of Shantou Waisha Airport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shantou (Longhu) to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shantou (Longhu), China and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

Time difference between Shantou (Longhu) (China) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 5 Hours.
Christchurch time is 5 Hours ahead of Shantou (Longhu).

Location	Local Time
Shantou (Longhu) (China)	2026-03-21, 13:17:04 CST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-03-21, 18:17:04 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

Shantou Waisha Airport ( / ) Shantou (Longhu), China

Destination

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