Distance From Reykjavik Airport to Christchurch International Airport, RKV - CHC Distance

The distance from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 10902 miles or 17544 kilometers or 9467 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 Reykjavik ( Iceland ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Reykjavik and Christchurch takes around 25 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Reykjavik Airport, Reykjavik, Iceland to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 25 hours 3 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 • RKV - CHC

Kilometers		17544 km
Statute Miles		10902 miles
Nautical Miles		9467 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 3 minutes

Reykjavik Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - RKV to CHC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKV - CHC

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

Location	Local Time
Reykjavik (Iceland)	2025-04-07, 22:30:40 GMT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-04-08, 10:30:40 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

Reykjavik Airport (RKV / BIRK) Reykjavik, Iceland

Destination

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