CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,961 km
8,054 miles
YKY
Kindersley
Canada
Distance
12,961 km
8,054 mi / 6,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YKY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kindersley Airport
IATA Code CHC YKY
ICAO Code NZCH CYKY
City Christchurch Kindersley
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 123 ft 2,277 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 51.520000, -109.180000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kindersley (YKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kindersley Airport (YKY) in Kindersley, Canada is 12,961 kilometers (8,054 miles / 6,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 15:59 in Christchurch, it's 20:59 in Kindersley. 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 2,154 feet between the two airports. Kindersley Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kindersley (YKY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 233° (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 Kindersley Airport (YKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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