# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Tadoule Lake (XTL)

> 13,960 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,960 km / 8,674 mi / 7,538 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 243° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -17h (When it's 00:02 in Christchurch, it's 07:02 in Tadoule Lake)
- **Elevation difference**: 800 ft (XTL is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [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

### [Tadoule Lake Airport (XTL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xtl-tadoule-lake-tadoule-lake-airport/1ef266de-aec3-6e7e-8d3f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tadoule Lake, Canada
- ICAO: CYBQ
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 58.710000, -98.510000
- Elevation: 923 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 00:02 in Christchurch, it's 07:02 in Tadoule Lake.
With a 17-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tadoule Lake Airport (XTL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xtl-tadoule-lake-tadoule-lake-airport/1ef266de-aec3-6e7e-8d3f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)