CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,282 km
10,117 miles
YRF
Cartwright
Canada
Distance
16,282 km
10,117 mi / 8,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YRF
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Cartwright Airport
IATA Code CHC YRF
ICAO Code NZCH CYCA
City Christchurch Cartwright
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 123 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.680000, -57.040000

Christchurch (CHC) to Cartwright (YRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Cartwright Airport (YRF) in Cartwright, Canada is 16,282 kilometers (10,117 miles / 8,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 23:49 in Christchurch, it's 06:49 in Cartwright. With a 17-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 Cartwright (YRF) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Cartwright Airport (YRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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