CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,799 km
9,195 miles
YNM
Matagami
Canada
Distance
14,799 km
9,195 mi / 7,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YNM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Matagami Airport
IATA Code CHC YNM
ICAO Code NZCH CYNM
City Christchurch Matagami
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 123 ft 918 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 49.760000, -77.800000

Christchurch (CHC) to Matagami (YNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Matagami Airport (YNM) in Matagami, Canada is 14,799 kilometers (9,195 miles / 7,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 03:13 in Christchurch, it's 09:13 in Matagami. 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 Matagami (YNM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 249° (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 Matagami Airport (YNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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