CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,219 km
8,835 miles
YFH
Fort Hope
Canada
Distance
14,219 km
8,835 mi / 7,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YFH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Fort Hope Airport
IATA Code CHC YFH
ICAO Code NZCH CYFH
City Christchurch Fort Hope
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 123 ft 899 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 51.560000, -87.910000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fort Hope (YFH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fort Hope Airport (YFH) in Fort Hope, Canada is 14,219 kilometers (8,835 miles / 7,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 19:55 in Christchurch, it's 01:55 in Fort Hope. 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 Fort Hope (YFH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 245° (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 Fort Hope Airport (YFH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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