CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,077 km
7,504 miles
YPK
Pitt Meadows
Canada
Distance
12,077 km
7,504 mi / 6,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YPK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pitt Meadows Airport
IATA Code CHC YPK
ICAO Code NZCH CYPK
City Christchurch Pitt Meadows
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 123 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 49.220000, -122.710000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pitt Meadows (YPK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pitt Meadows Airport (YPK) in Pitt Meadows, Canada is 12,077 kilometers (7,504 miles / 6,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 00:45 in Christchurch, it's 03:45 in Pitt Meadows. With a 21-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 Pitt Meadows (YPK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Pitt Meadows Airport (YPK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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