CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,502 km
9,011 miles
YHK
Gjoa Haven
Canada
Distance
14,502 km
9,011 mi / 7,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YHK
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gjoa Haven Airport
IATA Code CHC YHK
ICAO Code NZCH CYHK
City Christchurch Gjoa Haven
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 123 ft 152 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 68.640000, -95.850000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gjoa Haven (YHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) in Gjoa Haven, Canada is 14,502 kilometers (9,011 miles / 7,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 23:48 in Christchurch, it's 03:48 in Gjoa Haven. With a 20-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 Gjoa Haven (YHK) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 252° (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 Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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