CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,285 km
9,498 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
15,285 km
9,498 mi / 8,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CHC YLT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code CHC YLT
ICAO Code NZCH CYLT
City Christchurch Alert
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 123 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 82.520000, -62.280000

Christchurch (CHC) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 15,285 kilometers (9,498 miles / 8,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 22:04 in Christchurch, it's 04:04 in Alert. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Alert (YLT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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