CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,258 km
7,617 miles
YAD
Moose Lake
Canada
Distance
12,258 km
7,617 mi / 6,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YAD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport
IATA Code CHC YAD
ICAO Code NZCH CAS2
City Christchurch Moose Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 123 ft 3,500 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.070000, -125.410000

Christchurch (CHC) to Moose Lake (YAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport (YAD) in Moose Lake, Canada is 12,258 kilometers (7,617 miles / 6,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Christchurch, it's 05:58 in Moose Lake. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,377 feet between the two airports. Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Moose Lake (YAD) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport (YAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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