CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,567 km
9,673 miles
YCY
Clyde River
Canada
Distance
15,567 km
9,673 mi / 8,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YCY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Clyde River Airport
IATA Code CHC YCY
ICAO Code NZCH CYCY
City Christchurch Clyde River
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 123 ft 87 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 70.490000, -68.520000

Christchurch (CHC) to Clyde River (YCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Clyde River Airport (YCY) in Clyde River, Canada is 15,567 kilometers (9,673 miles / 8,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 11:28 in Christchurch, it's 17:28 in Clyde River. With a 18-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 Clyde River (YCY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Clyde River Airport (YCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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