CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,110 km
8,146 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
13,110 km
8,146 mi / 7,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
29°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC YFS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code CHC YFS
ICAO Code NZCH CYFS
City Christchurch Fort Simpson
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 123 ft 555 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 61.760000, -121.240000

Christchurch (CHC) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 13,110 kilometers (8,146 miles / 7,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 17:51 in Christchurch, it's 23:51 in Fort Simpson. With a 18-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 Fort Simpson (YFS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 229° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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