# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Port Hope Simpson (YHA)

> 16,324 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,324 km / 10,143 mi / 8,814 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 266° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -14.5h (When it's 23:02 in Christchurch, it's 08:32 in Port Hope Simpson)
- **Elevation difference**: 224 ft (YHA 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

### [Port Hope Simpson Airport (YHA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yha-port-hope-simpson-port-hope-simpson-airport/1ef266de-a177-620c-a64f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Port Hope Simpson, Canada
- ICAO: CCP4
- Timezone: America/St_Johns
- Coordinates: 52.530000, -56.290000
- Elevation: 347 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 23:02 in Christchurch, it's 08:32 in Port Hope Simpson.
With a 14.5-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)
- [Port Hope Simpson Airport (YHA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yha-port-hope-simpson-port-hope-simpson-airport/1ef266de-a177-620c-a64f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)