CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,110 km
7,525 miles
YCW
Chilliwack
Canada
Distance
12,110 km
7,525 mi / 6,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YCW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Chilliwack Airport
IATA Code CHC YCW
ICAO Code NZCH CYCW
City Christchurch Chilliwack
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 123 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 49.150000, -121.940000

Christchurch (CHC) to Chilliwack (YCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Chilliwack Airport (YCW) in Chilliwack, Canada is 12,110 kilometers (7,525 miles / 6,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 09:02 in Christchurch, it's 12:02 in Chilliwack. 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 Chilliwack (YCW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Chilliwack Airport (YCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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