CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,561 km
8,426 miles
YFJ
Wekweeti
Canada
Distance
13,561 km
8,426 mi / 7,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YFJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Wekweeti Airport
IATA Code CHC YFJ
ICAO Code NZCH CYWE
City Christchurch Wekweeti
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 123 ft 1,208 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 64.190000, -114.080000

Christchurch (CHC) to Wekweeti (YFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Wekweeti Airport (YFJ) in Wekweeti, Canada is 13,561 kilometers (8,426 miles / 7,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 18:04 in Christchurch, it's 22:04 in Wekweeti. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,085 feet between the two airports. Wekweeti Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Wekweeti (YFJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 235° (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 Wekweeti Airport (YFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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