CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,002 km
7,457 miles
YCA
Courtenay
Canada
Distance
12,002 km
7,457 mi / 6,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YCA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Courtenay Airpark
IATA Code CHC YCA
ICAO Code NZCH CAH3
City Christchurch Courtenay
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 123 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 49.680000, -124.980000

Christchurch (CHC) to Courtenay (YCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Courtenay Airpark (YCA) in Courtenay, Canada is 12,002 kilometers (7,457 miles / 6,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 03:25 in Christchurch, it's 06:25 in Courtenay. 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.

The return flight from Courtenay (YCA) 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 Courtenay Airpark (YCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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