CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,467 km
7,747 miles
YXC
Cranbrook
Canada
Distance
12,467 km
7,747 mi / 6,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YXC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport
IATA Code CHC YXC
ICAO Code NZCH CYXC
City Christchurch Cranbrook
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 123 ft 3,082 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 49.610000, -115.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to Cranbrook (YXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport (YXC) in Cranbrook, Canada is 12,467 kilometers (7,747 miles / 6,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 18:52 in Christchurch, it's 22:52 in Cranbrook. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,959 feet between the two airports. Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Cranbrook (YXC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 228° (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 Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport (YXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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