CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,405 km
8,951 miles
YHF
Hearst
Canada
Distance
14,405 km
8,951 mi / 7,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YHF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport
IATA Code CHC YHF
ICAO Code NZCH CYHF
City Christchurch Hearst
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 123 ft 827 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 49.710000, -83.690000

Christchurch (CHC) to Hearst (YHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) in Hearst, Canada is 14,405 kilometers (8,951 miles / 7,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 19:32 in Christchurch, it's 01:32 in Hearst. 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 Hearst (YHF) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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