# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Port-Menier (YPN)

> 15,728 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,728 km / 9,773 mi / 8,493 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 60° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 257° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 12:20 in Christchurch, it's 20:20 in Port-Menier)
- **Elevation difference**: 44 ft (YPN is higher 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

### [Port Menier Airport (YPN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ypn-port-menier-port-menier-airport/1ef266de-b1b4-6250-800c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Port-Menier, Canada
- ICAO: CYPN
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 49.840000, -64.290000
- Elevation: 167 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 12:20 in Christchurch, it's 20:20 in Port-Menier.
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)
- [Port Menier Airport (YPN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ypn-port-menier-port-menier-airport/1ef266de-b1b4-6250-800c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)