# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Nain (YDP)

> 16,002 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,002 km / 9,943 mi / 8,640 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 268° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 20:32 in Christchurch, it's 05:32 in Nain)
- **Elevation difference**: 101 ft (YDP is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Nain Airport (YDP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ydp-nain-nain-airport/1ef266de-af53-6416-9840-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nain, Canada
- ICAO: CYDP
- Timezone: America/Halifax
- Coordinates: 56.550000, -61.680000
- Elevation: 22 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:32 in Christchurch, it's 05:32 in Nain.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nain Airport (YDP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ydp-nain-nain-airport/1ef266de-af53-6416-9840-06bb2780ed98)
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