CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,704 km
9,137 miles
YRB
Resolute Bay
Canada
Distance
14,704 km
9,137 mi / 7,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YRB
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Resolute Bay Airport
IATA Code CHC YRB
ICAO Code NZCH CYRB
City Christchurch Resolute Bay
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 123 ft 215 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 74.720000, -94.970000

Christchurch (CHC) to Resolute Bay (YRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) in Resolute Bay, Canada is 14,704 kilometers (9,137 miles / 7,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 00:54 in Christchurch, it's 05:54 in Resolute Bay. 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 Resolute Bay (YRB) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 258° (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 Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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