Distance From Sumburgh Airport to Christchurch International Airport, LSI - CHC Distance

The distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 11275 miles or 18145 kilometers or 9791 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Christchurch takes around 25 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 25 hours 55 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 • LSI - CHC

Kilometers		18145 km
Statute Miles		11275 miles
Nautical Miles		9791 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 55 minutes

Sumburgh Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - LSI to CHC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LSI - CHC

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 13 Hours.
Christchurch time is 13 Hours ahead of Lerwick.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 10:25:16 GMT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-14, 23:25:16 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

Sumburgh Airport (LSI / EGPB) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

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