# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Anahim Lake (YAA)

> 12,212 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,212 km / 7,588 mi / 6,594 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 223° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -19h (When it's 08:37 in Christchurch, it's 13:37 in Anahim Lake)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,512 ft (YAA 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

### [Anahim Lake Airport (YAA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yaa-anahim-lake-anahim-lake-airport/1ef266de-9fd8-6f22-988b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Anahim Lake, Canada
- ICAO: CAJ4
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 52.450000, -125.300000
- Elevation: 3,635 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 08:37 in Christchurch, it's 13:37 in Anahim Lake.
With a 19-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)
- [Anahim Lake Airport (YAA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yaa-anahim-lake-anahim-lake-airport/1ef266de-9fd8-6f22-988b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)