CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,754 km
7,925 miles
YQF
Red Deer
Canada
Distance
12,754 km
7,925 mi / 6,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YQF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Red Deer Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC YQF
ICAO Code NZCH CYQF
City Christchurch Red Deer
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 123 ft 2,968 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 52.180000, -113.890000

Christchurch (CHC) to Red Deer (YQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) in Red Deer, Canada is 12,754 kilometers (7,925 miles / 6,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 15:11 in Christchurch, it's 19:11 in Red Deer. With a 20-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 2,845 feet between the two airports. Red Deer Regional Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Red Deer (YQF) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 230° (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 Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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