Distance From Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 7659 miles or 12326 kilometers or 6651 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 Fort Hood ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Hood and Christchurch takes around 17 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip, Fort Hood, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 17 hours 36 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		12326 km
Statute Miles		7659 miles
Nautical Miles		6651 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 36 minutes

Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

Location of Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Hood to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

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

Location	Local Time
Fort Hood (United States)	2025-12-15, 22:33:52 MST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 18:33:52 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

Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip ( / 23XS) Fort Hood, United States

Destination

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