# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Riviere-du-Loup (YRI)

> 15,293 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,293 km / 9,503 mi / 8,257 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 62° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 252° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 18:28 in Christchurch, it's 02:28 in Riviere-du-Loup)
- **Elevation difference**: 304 ft (YRI 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

### [Riviere-du-Loup Airport (YRI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yri-riviere-du-loup-riviere-du-loup-airport/1ef266de-b24d-682e-9a66-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riviere-du-Loup, Canada
- ICAO: CYRI
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 47.760000, -69.580000
- Elevation: 427 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 18:28 in Christchurch, it's 02:28 in Riviere-du-Loup.
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)
- [Riviere-du-Loup Airport (YRI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yri-riviere-du-loup-riviere-du-loup-airport/1ef266de-b24d-682e-9a66-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)