CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,653 km
8,484 miles
YNL
Points North Landing
Canada
Distance
13,653 km
8,484 mi / 7,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YNL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Points North Landing Airport
IATA Code CHC YNL
ICAO Code NZCH CYNL
City Christchurch Points North Landing
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 123 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 58.280000, -104.080000

Christchurch (CHC) to Points North Landing (YNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Points North Landing Airport (YNL) in Points North Landing, Canada is 13,653 kilometers (8,484 miles / 7,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 07:05 in Christchurch, it's 12:05 in Points North Landing. 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 1,482 feet between the two airports. Points North Landing Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Points North Landing (YNL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 239° (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 Points North Landing Airport (YNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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