# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Fredericton (YFC)

> 15,446 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,446 km / 9,597 mi / 8,340 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 251° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 00:07 in Christchurch, it's 09:07 in Fredericton)
- **Elevation difference**: 55 ft (YFC 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

### [Fredericton International Airport (YFC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yfc-fredericton-fredericton-international-airport/1ef266de-af9b-6a18-a490-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fredericton, Canada
- ICAO: CYFC
- Timezone: America/Moncton
- Coordinates: 45.870000, -66.540000
- Elevation: 68 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 00:07 in Christchurch, it's 09:07 in Fredericton.
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)
- [Fredericton International Airport (YFC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yfc-fredericton-fredericton-international-airport/1ef266de-af9b-6a18-a490-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)