Distance From Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, SYD - CHC Distance

The distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 1321 miles or 2126 kilometers or 1148 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 Sydney ( Australia ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Christchurch takes around 3 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 3 hours 2 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 • SYD - CHC

Kilometers		2126 km
Statute Miles		1321 miles
Nautical Miles		1148 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 2 minutes

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - SYD to CHC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sydney, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYD - CHC

Time difference between Sydney (Australia) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 2 Hours.
Christchurch time is 2 Hours ahead of Sydney.

Location	Local Time
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-17, 18:37:47 AEDT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 20:37:47 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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia

Destination

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