# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Smiths Falls (YSH)

> 14,725 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,725 km / 9,150 mi / 7,951 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 63° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 246° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 08:58 in Christchurch, it's 16:58 in Smiths Falls)
- **Elevation difference**: 293 ft (YSH 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

### [Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (YSH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ysh-smiths-falls-smiths-falls-montague-russ-beach-airport/1ef266de-b29c-6db6-aa8a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Smiths Falls, Canada
- ICAO: CYSH
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 44.950000, -75.940000
- Elevation: 416 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 08:58 in Christchurch, it's 16:58 in Smiths Falls.
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)
- [Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (YSH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ysh-smiths-falls-smiths-falls-montague-russ-beach-airport/1ef266de-b29c-6db6-aa8a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)