CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,264 km
8,242 miles
YPA
Prince Albert
Canada
Distance
13,264 km
8,242 mi / 7,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YPA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport
IATA Code CHC YPA
ICAO Code NZCH CYPA
City Christchurch Prince Albert
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 123 ft 1,405 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.210000, -105.670000

Christchurch (CHC) to Prince Albert (YPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) in Prince Albert, Canada is 13,264 kilometers (8,242 miles / 7,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 04:14 in Christchurch, it's 09:14 in Prince Albert. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,282 feet between the two airports. Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Prince Albert (YPA) 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 Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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