CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,978 km
7,443 miles
YWH
Victoria
Canada
Distance
11,978 km
7,443 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
39°
northeast

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CHC YWH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base)
IATA Code CHC YWH
ICAO Code NZCH CYWH
City Christchurch Victoria
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 48.420000, -123.390000

Christchurch (CHC) to Victoria (YWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) in Victoria, Canada is 11,978 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,468 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 09:30 in Christchurch, it's 12:30 in Victoria. 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 Victoria (YWH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 223° (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 Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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