Distance From Sligo Airport to Christchurch International Airport, SXL - CHC Distance

The distance from Sligo Airport (SXL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 11689 miles or 18812 kilometers or 10151 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 Sligo ( Ireland ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sligo and Christchurch takes around 26 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sligo Airport, Sligo, Ireland to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 26 hours 52 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 • SXL - CHC

Kilometers		18812 km
Statute Miles		11689 miles
Nautical Miles		10151 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 52 minutes

Sligo Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - SXL to CHC Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Sligo, Ireland and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SXL - CHC

Time difference between Sligo (Ireland) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 11 Hours.
Christchurch time is 11 Hours ahead of Sligo.

Location	Local Time
Sligo (Ireland)	2026-05-01, 07:16:23 IST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-05-01, 18:16:23 NZST

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

Sligo Airport (SXL / EISG) Sligo, Ireland

Destination

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