CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,890 km
8,010 miles
XMP
Macmillan Pass
Canada
Distance
12,890 km
8,010 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC XMP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Macmillan Pass Airport
IATA Code CHC XMP
ICAO Code NZCH CFC4
City Christchurch Macmillan Pass
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Whitehorse
Elevation 123 ft 3,810 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 63.180000, -130.200000

Christchurch (CHC) to Macmillan Pass (XMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Macmillan Pass Airport (XMP) in Macmillan Pass, Canada is 12,890 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 03:22 in Christchurch, it's 07:22 in Macmillan Pass. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,687 feet between the two airports. Macmillan Pass Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Macmillan Pass (XMP) 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 Macmillan Pass Airport (XMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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