CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,556 km
9,666 miles
YPJ
Aupaluk
Canada
Distance
15,556 km
9,666 mi / 8,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YPJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Aupaluk Airport
IATA Code CHC YPJ
ICAO Code NZCH CYLA
City Christchurch Aupaluk
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 123 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 59.300000, -69.600000

Christchurch (CHC) to Aupaluk (YPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) in Aupaluk, Canada is 15,556 kilometers (9,666 miles / 8,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 19:29 in Christchurch, it's 01:29 in Aupaluk. 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 Aupaluk (YPJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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