Distance From Þórshöfn Airport to Christchurch International Airport, THO - CHC Distance

The distance from Þórshöfn Airport (THO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 10838 miles or 17442 kilometers or 9412 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Þórshöfn ( Iceland ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Þórshöfn and Christchurch takes around 24 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Þórshöfn Airport, Þórshöfn, Iceland to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 24 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 • THO - CHC

Kilometers		17442 km
Statute Miles		10838 miles
Nautical Miles		9412 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 55 minutes

Þórshöfn Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - THO to CHC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Þórshöfn, Iceland and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Þórshöfn, Iceland and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • THO - CHC

Time difference between Þórshöfn (Iceland) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 12 Hours.
Christchurch time is 12 Hours ahead of Þórshöfn.

Location	Local Time
Þórshöfn (Iceland)	2026-05-03, 10:02:45 GMT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-05-03, 22:02:45 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

Þórshöfn Airport (THO / BITN) Þórshöfn, Iceland

Destination

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