CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,441 km
7,731 miles
YHT
Haines Junction
Canada
Distance
12,441 km
7,731 mi / 6,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YHT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Haines Junction Airport
IATA Code CHC YHT
ICAO Code NZCH CYHT
City Christchurch Haines Junction
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Whitehorse
Elevation 123 ft 2,150 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 60.790000, -137.550000

Christchurch (CHC) to Haines Junction (YHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Haines Junction Airport (YHT) in Haines Junction, Canada is 12,441 kilometers (7,731 miles / 6,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 23:58 in Christchurch, it's 03:58 in Haines Junction. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,027 feet between the two airports. Haines Junction Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Haines Junction (YHT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 217° (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 Haines Junction Airport (YHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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