# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Matane (YME)

> 15,479 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,479 km / 9,618 mi / 8,358 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 61° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 254° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 06:21 in Christchurch, it's 14:21 in Matane)
- **Elevation difference**: 21 ft (YME is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Matane Airport (YME)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yme-matane-matane-airport/1ef266de-b10c-6280-a847-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matane, Canada
- ICAO: CYME
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 48.860000, -67.450000
- Elevation: 102 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:21 in Christchurch, it's 14:21 in Matane.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Matane Airport (YME)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yme-matane-matane-airport/1ef266de-b10c-6280-a847-06bb2780ed98)
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