# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Suncor Energy Site (YFI)

> 13,251 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,251 km / 8,234 mi / 7,155 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 37° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 234° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -18h (When it's 13:08 in Christchurch, it's 19:08 in Suncor Energy Site)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,639 ft (YFI is higher 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

### [Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yfi-suncor-energy-site-fort-mackay-firebag/1ef266de-a3ec-6898-a272-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Suncor Energy Site, Canada
- ICAO: CFG6
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 57.280000, -110.980000
- Elevation: 1,762 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 13:08 in Christchurch, it's 19:08 in Suncor Energy Site.
With a 18-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)
- [Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yfi-suncor-energy-site-fort-mackay-firebag/1ef266de-a3ec-6898-a272-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)