CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,992 km
9,316 miles
YGW
Kuujjuarapik
Canada
Distance
14,992 km
9,316 mi / 8,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YGW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kuujjuarapik Airport
IATA Code CHC YGW
ICAO Code NZCH CYGW
City Christchurch Kuujjuarapik
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 123 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 55.280000, -77.770000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kuujjuarapik (YGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) in Kuujjuarapik, Canada is 14,992 kilometers (9,316 miles / 8,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 14:46 in Christchurch, it's 20:46 in Kuujjuarapik. 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 Kuujjuarapik (YGW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 254° (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 Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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