CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,002 km
9,943 miles
YDP
Nain
Canada
Distance
16,002 km
9,943 mi / 8,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YDP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Nain Airport
IATA Code CHC YDP
ICAO Code NZCH CYDP
City Christchurch Nain
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 123 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 56.550000, -61.680000

Christchurch (CHC) to Nain (YDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Nain Airport (YDP) in Nain, Canada is 16,002 kilometers (9,943 miles / 8,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 22:05 in Christchurch, it's 05:05 in Nain. 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 Nain (YDP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Nain Airport (YDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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