CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,702 km
8,514 miles
YDJ
Hatchet Lake
Canada
Distance
13,702 km
8,514 mi / 7,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YDJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hatchet Lake Airport
IATA Code CHC YDJ
ICAO Code NZCH CJL2
City Christchurch Hatchet Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 123 ft 1,362 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 58.660000, -103.540000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hatchet Lake (YDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hatchet Lake Airport (YDJ) in Hatchet Lake, Canada is 13,702 kilometers (8,514 miles / 7,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 20:36 in Christchurch, it's 01:36 in Hatchet Lake. 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 1,239 feet between the two airports. Hatchet Lake Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Hatchet Lake (YDJ) 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 Hatchet Lake Airport (YDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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