CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,046 km
8,728 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
14,046 km
8,728 mi / 7,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YGX
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code CHC YGX
ICAO Code NZCH CYGX
City Christchurch Gillam
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 123 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 56.360000, -94.710000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 14,046 kilometers (8,728 miles / 7,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 11:07 in Christchurch, it's 16:07 in Gillam. With a 19-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 Gillam (YGX) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 244° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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