# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Squamish (YSE)

> 12,099 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,099 km / 7,518 mi / 6,533 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 224° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -19h (When it's 01:32 in Christchurch, it's 06:32 in Squamish)
- **Elevation difference**: 48 ft (YSE 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

### [Squamish Airport (YSE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yse-squamish-squamish-airport/1ef266de-b28e-613a-bb09-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Squamish, Canada
- ICAO: CYSE
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.780000, -123.160000
- Elevation: 171 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 01:32 in Christchurch, it's 06:32 in Squamish.
With a 19-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)
- [Squamish Airport (YSE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yse-squamish-squamish-airport/1ef266de-b28e-613a-bb09-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)