# Distance from Akulivik (AKV) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 15,109 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,109 km / 9,389 mi / 8,158 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 260° (west)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Canada) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +16h (When it's 13:49 in Akulivik, it's 05:49 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 48 ft (CHC is higher than AKV)

## Airports

### [Akulivik Airport (AKV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akv-akulivik-akulivik-airport/1ef266de-b0b8-62d4-815e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Akulivik, Canada
- ICAO: CYKO
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 60.820000, -78.150000
- Elevation: 75 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:49 in Akulivik, it's 05:49 in Christchurch.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Akulivik Airport (AKV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akv-akulivik-akulivik-airport/1ef266de-b0b8-62d4-815e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)