CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,602 km
7,831 miles
YJA
Jasper
Canada
Distance
12,602 km
7,831 mi / 6,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YJA
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Jasper Airport
IATA Code CHC YJA
ICAO Code NZCH CYJA
City Christchurch Jasper
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 123 ft 3,350 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.000000, -118.060000

Christchurch (CHC) to Jasper (YJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Jasper Airport (YJA) in Jasper, Canada is 12,602 kilometers (7,831 miles / 6,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 23:57 in Christchurch, it's 03:57 in Jasper. 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 3,227 feet between the two airports. Jasper Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Jasper (YJA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 228° (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 Jasper Airport (YJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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