CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,516 km
8,398 miles
YKJ
Key Lake
Canada
Distance
13,516 km
8,398 mi / 7,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YKJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Key Lake Airport
IATA Code CHC YKJ
ICAO Code NZCH CYKJ
City Christchurch Key Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 123 ft 1,679 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 57.260000, -105.620000

Christchurch (CHC) to Key Lake (YKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Key Lake Airport (YKJ) in Key Lake, Canada is 13,516 kilometers (8,398 miles / 7,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 08:19 in Christchurch, it's 13:19 in Key Lake. With a 19-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 1,556 feet between the two airports. Key Lake Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Key Lake (YKJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 237° (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 Key Lake Airport (YKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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