# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Qikiqtarjuaq (YVM)

> 15,797 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,797 km / 9,816 mi / 8,530 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 31° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 280° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 21:56 in Christchurch, it's 05:56 in Qikiqtarjuaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 102 ft (YVM is lower 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

### [Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvm-qikiqtarjuaq-qikiqtarjuaq-airport/1ef266de-b33e-69f4-9d57-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada
- ICAO: CYVM
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 67.550000, -64.030000
- Elevation: 21 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 21:56 in Christchurch, it's 05:56 in Qikiqtarjuaq.
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)
- [Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvm-qikiqtarjuaq-qikiqtarjuaq-airport/1ef266de-b33e-69f4-9d57-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)