CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,402 km
9,571 miles
YQI
Yarmouth
Canada
Distance
15,402 km
9,571 mi / 8,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YQI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Yarmouth Airport
IATA Code CHC YQI
ICAO Code NZCH CYQI
City Christchurch Yarmouth
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 123 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 43.830000, -66.090000

Christchurch (CHC) to Yarmouth (YQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Yarmouth Airport (YQI) in Yarmouth, Canada is 15,402 kilometers (9,571 miles / 8,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 06:47 in Christchurch, it's 13:47 in Yarmouth. With a 17-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 Yarmouth (YQI) 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 Yarmouth Airport (YQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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