CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,564 km
8,428 miles
YQD
The Pas
Canada
Distance
13,564 km
8,428 mi / 7,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YQD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport The Pas Airport
IATA Code CHC YQD
ICAO Code NZCH CYQD
City Christchurch The Pas
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 123 ft 887 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.970000, -101.090000

Christchurch (CHC) to The Pas (YQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to The Pas Airport (YQD) in The Pas, Canada is 13,564 kilometers (8,428 miles / 7,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 14:39 in Christchurch, it's 19:39 in The Pas. 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.

The return flight from The Pas (YQD) 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 The Pas Airport (YQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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