The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) in Fort Frances, Canada is 13,720 kilometers (8,525 miles / 7,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 18:20 in Christchurch, it's 23:20 in Fort Frances. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,002 feet between the two airports. Fort Frances Municipal Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Frances (YAG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 240° (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 Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.