CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,170 km
8,183 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
13,170 km
8,183 mi / 7,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YLJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code CHC YLJ
ICAO Code NZCH CYLJ
City Christchurch Meadow Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 123 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 54.130000, -108.520000

Christchurch (CHC) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 13,170 kilometers (8,183 miles / 7,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 13:24 in Christchurch, it's 18:24 in Meadow 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 1,453 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 234° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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