CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,223 km
8,838 miles
YAX
Angling Lake
Canada
Distance
14,223 km
8,838 mi / 7,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
48°
northeast

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CHC YAX
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Wapekeka Airport
IATA Code CHC YAX
ICAO Code NZCH CKB6
City Christchurch Angling Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 123 ft 712 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.850000, -89.580000

Christchurch (CHC) to Angling Lake (YAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Wapekeka Airport (YAX) in Angling Lake, Canada is 14,223 kilometers (8,838 miles / 7,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 07:28 in Christchurch, it's 12:28 in Angling Lake. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Angling Lake (YAX) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Wapekeka Airport (YAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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