CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,435 km
9,591 miles
YBC
Baie-Comeau
Canada
Distance
15,435 km
9,591 mi / 8,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YBC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Baie Comeau Airport
IATA Code CHC YBC
ICAO Code NZCH CYBC
City Christchurch Baie-Comeau
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 123 ft 71 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 49.130000, -68.200000

Christchurch (CHC) to Baie-Comeau (YBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Baie Comeau Airport (YBC) in Baie-Comeau, Canada is 15,435 kilometers (9,591 miles / 8,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 10:39 in Christchurch, it's 16:39 in Baie-Comeau. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Baie-Comeau (YBC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 254° (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 Baie Comeau Airport (YBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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