Distance From Ship Ashore Airport to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Ship Ashore Airport () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 7086 miles or 11403 kilometers or 6153 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 Smith River ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Smith River and Christchurch takes around 16 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ship Ashore Airport, Smith River, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 16 hours 17 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		11403 km
Statute Miles		7086 miles
Nautical Miles		6153 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 17 minutes

Ship Ashore Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

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

Location	Local Time
Smith River (United States)	2025-12-14, 18:51:29 MST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 14:51:29 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

Ship Ashore Airport ( / ) Smith River, United States

Destination

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