CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,414 km
8,956 miles
YTZ
Toronto
Canada
Distance
14,414 km
8,956 mi / 7,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC YTZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Toronto / Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
IATA Code CHC YTZ
ICAO Code NZCH CYTZ
City Christchurch Toronto
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 123 ft 252 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 43.630000, -79.400000

Christchurch (CHC) to Toronto (YTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Toronto / Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) in Toronto, Canada is 14,414 kilometers (8,956 miles / 7,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 10:29 in Christchurch, it's 18:29 in Toronto. With a 16-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 Toronto (YTZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 244° (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 Toronto / Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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