Airport Comparison
| CHC | YST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Christchurch International Airport | St. Theresa Point Airport |
| IATA Code | CHC | YST |
| ICAO Code | NZCH | CYST |
| City | Christchurch | St. Theresa Point |
| Country | New Zealand | Canada |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland | America/Winnipeg |
| Elevation | 123 ft | 773 ft |
| Coordinates | -43.490000, 172.530000 | 53.850000, -94.850000 |
Christchurch (CHC) to St. Theresa Point (YST) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to St. Theresa Point Airport (YST) in St. Theresa Point, Canada is 13,913 kilometers (8,645 miles / 7,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.
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 05:43 in Christchurch, it's 10:43 in St. Theresa Point. With a 19-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 St. Theresa Point (YST) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 St. Theresa Point Airport (YST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.