CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,193 km
8,819 miles
YYQ
Churchill
Canada
Distance
14,193 km
8,819 mi / 7,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YYQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Churchill Airport
IATA Code CHC YYQ
ICAO Code NZCH CYYQ
City Christchurch Churchill
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 123 ft 94 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 58.740000, -94.060000

Christchurch (CHC) to Churchill (YYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Churchill Airport (YYQ) in Churchill, Canada is 14,193 kilometers (8,819 miles / 7,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 12:47 in Christchurch, it's 17:47 in Churchill. 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 Churchill (YYQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 246° (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 Churchill Airport (YYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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