CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,532 km
9,651 miles
YCL
Charlo
Canada
Distance
15,532 km
9,651 mi / 8,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YCL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Charlo Airport
IATA Code CHC YCL
ICAO Code NZCH CYCL
City Christchurch Charlo
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 123 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 47.990000, -66.330000

Christchurch (CHC) to Charlo (YCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Charlo Airport (YCL) in Charlo, Canada is 15,532 kilometers (9,651 miles / 8,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 07:58 in Christchurch, it's 14:58 in Charlo. With a 17-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 Charlo (YCL) 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 Charlo Airport (YCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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