CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,203 km
8,825 miles
YTL
Big Trout Lake
Canada
Distance
14,203 km
8,825 mi / 7,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
48°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC YTL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Big Trout Lake Airport
IATA Code CHC YTL
ICAO Code NZCH CYTL
City Christchurch Big Trout Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 123 ft 729 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.820000, -89.900000

Christchurch (CHC) to Big Trout Lake (YTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL) in Big Trout Lake, Canada is 14,203 kilometers (8,825 miles / 7,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 00:59 in Christchurch, it's 07:59 in Big Trout Lake. 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 Big Trout Lake (YTL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 245° (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 Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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