Distance From Smith Point Airport to Christchurch International Airport, SHU - CHC Distance

The distance from Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 3284 miles or 5285 kilometers or 2852 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 ( Australia ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Christchurch takes around 7 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smith Point Airport, , Australia to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 7 hours 33 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 • SHU - CHC

Kilometers		5285 km
Statute Miles		3284 miles
Nautical Miles		2852 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 33 minutes

Smith Point Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - SHU to CHC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHU - CHC

Time difference between (Australia) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Christchurch time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(Australia)	2025-01-16, 19:33:32 ACST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-01-16, 23:03:32 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

Smith Point Airport (SHU / YSMP) , Australia

Destination

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