Distance From Solomon Valley Airpark to Christchurch International Airport

The distance from Solomon Valley Airpark () to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 7987 miles or 12854 kilometers or 6936 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 Minneapolis ( United States ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Minneapolis and Christchurch takes around 18 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Solomon Valley Airpark, Minneapolis, United States to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 18 hours 21 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		12854 km
Statute Miles		7987 miles
Nautical Miles		6936 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 21 minutes

Solomon Valley Airpark to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - to CHC Flight Path

Location of Solomon Valley Airpark & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Minneapolis, United States and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CHC

Time difference between Minneapolis (United States) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 18 Hours.
Christchurch time is 18 Hours ahead of Minneapolis.

Location	Local Time
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-09-17, 04:48:42 MDT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-09-17, 22:48:42 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

Solomon Valley Airpark ( / SN09) Minneapolis, United States

Destination

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