CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,859 km
8,612 miles
YPM
Pikangikum
Canada
Distance
13,859 km
8,612 mi / 7,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YPM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pikangikum Airport
IATA Code CHC YPM
ICAO Code NZCH CYPM
City Christchurch Pikangikum
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 123 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 51.820000, -93.970000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pikangikum (YPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pikangikum Airport (YPM) in Pikangikum, Canada is 13,859 kilometers (8,612 miles / 7,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 04:12 in Christchurch, it's 09:12 in Pikangikum. 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 Pikangikum (YPM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 242° (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 Pikangikum Airport (YPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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